Class A CDL OTR Driver

American Furniture Warehouse•Firestone, CO

2d•$1,680 - $1,980

About The Position

American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company. AFW is seeking highly motivated, energetic, hardworking candidates to join our team. AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.

Requirements

At least 1yr. OTR tractor-trailer driving experience in the past 3 years
No major FMCSA violations.
Acceptable MVR and PSP within the last three years.
Must be able to maintain a CDL.

Nice To Haves

Mountain driver a plus.

Responsibilities

Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote awareness.
Able to perform vehicle pre-trips up to FMCSA standards.
Ability to operate Electronic Qualcomm Log System.
Must be willing to chain up during severe weather.
Must be aware that operations occur on asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces in a hostile environment often contaminated with material subject to embedding in tires.
Must function and interact on a routine basis with the AFW management team.
Communicate using a cellular telephone with dispatch and AFW personnel via McLeod application.
Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
All training provided by AFW.
A Pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.

Benefits

$1680-$1980/wk.
Pay is Mileage ++
Safety Bonus
Top Driver Bonus
Performance Bonus
Detention Pay
Breakdown Pay
Layover Pay
Referral Bonus
70 Hours of sick time per year + Vacation + Personal Days
HOME WEEKLY with 34-48 hours of home time. Most drivers get 2 days off a week
Weekly payroll.
Average yearly pay is between $75,000 to $100,000 per year. With ability to make more.
Family owned with family values.
75% of our loads are drop and hook; 98% no-touch freight, all trips are pre-planned in advance.
We do not depend on another customer’s freight to get you home. We haul our own freight.
No waiting at truck stops for loads. Out and back!
Paid orientation.
Dogs are allowed as long as the tractor is kept clean and odor free, no cats.
Passenger-friendly.
Vacation, sick, and personal time.
6 Benefit plans to choose from
401K, medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, and a host of other voluntary benefits available 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment.