Over the Road CDL Truck Driver

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

11d•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

American Furniture Warehouse is seeking a motivated, energetic, and hardworking Over the Road CDL Truck Driver to join its team. Drivers haul AFW’s own freight on pre-planned out-and-back trips, with approximately 75% drop-and-hook loads and 98% no-touch freight. Drivers are home weekly, typically with 34–48 hours at home and most receiving two days off each week. Pay is mileage-based, with additional pay opportunities and bonuses. The role includes paid orientation and AFW-provided training. Drivers may bring dogs if the tractor is kept clean and odor-free; cats are not allowed. The driver is expected to follow AFW safety policies, conduct FMCSA-standard vehicle pre-trips, use electronic Qualcomm logs and communicate with dispatch and AFW personnel by cellular telephone using the McLeod application. The work involves operating on asphalt, concrete, and gravel surfaces that may contain material capable of embedding in tires, and drivers must be willing to chain up during severe weather. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check upon job offer. American Furniture Warehouse is a home-furnishings retailer operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas, with more than 3,200 employees. The company describes itself as family-owned and focused on value and customer service, and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

At least one year of OTR tractor-trailer driving experience within the past three years.
No major FMCSA violations.
An acceptable MVR and PSP within the last three years.
Ability to maintain a CDL.
Willingness to chain up during severe weather.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

Mountain driving experience.

Responsibilities

Drive an over-the-road tractor-trailer and haul AFW freight on pre-planned out-and-back trips.
Follow AFW safety policies and procedures and promote safety awareness.
Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections to FMCSA standards.
Operate the electronic Qualcomm log system.
Chain up during severe weather when required.
Communicate with dispatch and AFW personnel by cellular telephone using the McLeod application.
Work efficiently and independently without direct supervision.
Interact with the AFW management team as part of routine operations.

Benefits

Mileage-based pay with safety, top-driver, and performance bonuses.
Detention, breakdown, and layover pay.
Referral bonus.
70 hours of sick time per year, plus vacation and personal days.
Weekly payroll.
Paid orientation.
Home weekly, typically with 34–48 hours of home time; most drivers get two days off per week.
Six benefit plans to choose from.
401(k).
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus other voluntary benefits available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Disability and other voluntary benefit programs at affordable rates.