Local City Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

Company: ABF Freight
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 24, 2023

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. General Description of Duties:Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same techniques, technology and procedures as a dock worker. 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 record. * Have a safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment). * Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.Benefits: * Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day. * Be Home more often! Home time for ABF Freight drivers far exceeds that of other drivers within the truckload industry. * All drivers receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums. * Each employee receives 5 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation. * Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund. * Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k). * ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee. * Drivers participate in a profit sharing program.Questions about this position? Email us at careers@abf.com!If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact abfhr@abf.com or call us at (479) 785-8717. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability.

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