Over the Road CDL Truck Driver

American Furniture Warehouse • Thornton, CO

10d • $85,000 - $130,000

About The Position

American Furniture Warehouse (AFW) is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and hardworking Over the Road CDL Truck Driver. AFW is a family-owned home furnishings retailer operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas, with more than 3,200 employees. The role involves hauling AFW’s own freight on pre-planned, out-and-back trips. Drivers are home weekly, typically with 34–48 hours of home time and most receiving two days off per week. About 75% of loads are drop-and-hook, and 98% are no-touch freight. AFW provides paid orientation and training.

Drivers are expected to follow AFW safety policies, conduct vehicle pre-trips to FMCSA standards, operate an electronic Qualcomm log system, and communicate with dispatch and AFW personnel by cellular phone through the McLeod application. The position requires independent work, interaction with the AFW management team, and willingness to chain up in severe weather. Work surfaces include asphalt, concrete, and gravel, sometimes contaminated with material that can embed in tires. A pre-employment drug screen and background check must be passed upon job offer.

Requirements

• At least one year of OTR tractor-trailer driving experience within the past three years.
• No major FMCSA violations.
• Acceptable MVR and PSP within the last three years.
• Ability to maintain a CDL.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check upon job offer.
• Ability to perform vehicle pre-trips to FMCSA standards and operate the electronic Qualcomm log system.
• Willingness to chain up during severe weather.

Nice To Haves

• Mountain driving experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interact routinely with the AFW management team.
• Work efficiently and independently without direct supervision.
• Haul AFW freight on pre-planned out-and-back trips.

Benefits

• Safety bonus, top driver bonus, performance bonus, detention pay, breakdown pay, layover pay, and referral bonus.
• 70 hours of sick time per year, plus vacation and personal days.
• Weekly payroll.
• Paid orientation.
• Six benefit plans to choose from.
• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits, available on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Dogs are allowed in the tractor if it is kept clean and odor-free; cats are not allowed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed