Road Driver, Full-time

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  • ArcBest
Job Summary
Location
Chicago Heights ,IL 60411
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
16 Mar 2025
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Job Description
Now is your chance to join one of the country's largest and most trusted LTL carriers: ABF Freight is looking for new team members across the country!
ABF Freight ® , an ArcBest ® company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. Our pace of expansion means we're looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions.
It's more than a job; it's a career.
Road Drivers are responsible for the pickup and delivery of cargo trailers to and from various long-distance destinations.
General Description of Duties:
  • Coupling and uncoupling trailers from one another and from the tractor.
  • Driving for an extended period of time.
  • Performing various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor set up and the pickup and delivery of cargo.
  • Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Have 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1-year experience may be eligible for training).
  • Have a Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction.
  • Have a good stable work re cord.
  • Have a safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
  • Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
Certifications :
  • Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction

Benefits:
  • Road Tractors average less than 18 months in age.
  • Fully air-conditioned equipment.
  • Tractors equipped with power steering.
  • Preventive Maintenance Program for all ABF equipment.
  • Wages - Teamster Union Scale with over-the-road mileage rate.
  • Retirement - Provided through multi-employer pension fund.
  • Excellent pension and health benefits for retirees.
  • Life Insurance - Provided through multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
  • Sick Pay - 7 days per calendar year.
  • Vacation - Up to 6 weeks' vacation for 30 years of service.
  • 401K - Company sponsored program.
  • Medical - Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage with no out-of-pocket premium cost to employees.

Questions about this position? Email us at !
In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position is $0.69 a mile.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.
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