FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest®
(Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today
that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a
two-day hiring event in Portland,
Oregon on January 24-25,
seeking candidates for full- and part-time Class A CDL city
drivers, full-time road drivers, part-time forklift operators and
for their Driver Development Program. The company is offering
signing bonuses of $10,000 for
full-time city drivers and full-time road drivers and $5,000 for their Driver Development Program,
available on the first day of employment.
"There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said
Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
"Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values-driven
culture has created an environment where people can grow and thrive
— it's more than just a job, it's a career. If you live in the
Portland area and you're looking
to join a company with excellent benefits, frequent home time and
ongoing training opportunities, we hope to see you at the
event."
On January 24 and January 25, ABF will host interested candidates
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service
center, located at 3333 NW 35th Ave., Portland, OR. No appointment is necessary.
Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted
less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and
long-haul markets across North
America. ABF employs more than 10,000 people across over 240
locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed
with the company for more than 10 years.
Full-time ABF drivers and dock workers receive Teamster Union
Scale wages, 100 percent company-paid health insurance for
employees and their families, personal days, sick leave and paid
holidays, and they are covered by a pension plan at no expense to
the employee.
For additional information on current job openings across the
country or to apply for a job, please visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a
multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep
the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over
14,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers,
the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion
of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking,
agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and
logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and
every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
Media Contact: Autumnn
Mahar
Email: amahar@arcb.com
Phone: 479-494-8221
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