CDL-A Linehaul Truck Driver (6/22/2025)
Location: Chicago Heights
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description CDL-A Linehaul
Truck Drivers are responsible for the pickup and delivery of cargo
trailers to and from various long-distance destinations.
Responsibilities - 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. Requirements Education: - High School Diploma
/ GED, required Experience: - 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer
experience (Candidates with less than 1-year experience may be
eligible for training). Certifications: - Class-A CDL with
doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no
automatic restriction Additional Requirements: - Minimum 21 years
of age. - Good stable work record. - Safe driving record (from MVR
and previous employment). - Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug
screen and meet DOT medical requirements. - Shift days and hours
required for this position vary by location and may include days,
nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at
this location will be considered a minimum requirement. 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. Other Details Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
Compensation: - This is a paid weekly position. - In accordance
with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay
for this position is $0.69 a mile. Company-funded benefits are
offered to full-time employees after a waiting period determined by
local union standards. About Us ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is
one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload
carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers
spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality,
safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL
transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're
driven for excellence.
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