FORT
SMITH, Ark., July 8, 2021
/PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply
chain logistics, is pleased to announce that its
less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day
hiring event July 14-15 in
Seattle, Washington.
ABF Freight is seeking candidates for road drivers, city drivers
and dock workers/forklift operators.
"We are looking to add to our team in Seattle," said Seth
Runser, ABF Freight president. "We know bringing on top
talent is one of the most important things we can do to continue
serving our customers with excellence."
ABF is offering signing bonuses of up to $10,000 for new drivers and dock workers/forklift
operators, available on the first day of employment. Driver
candidates should be at least 21 years old, and dock worker
candidates should be at least 18 years old.
On July 14 and July 15, ABF will host interested candidates from
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its Seattle service center, 7226 S. 262 Street,
Kent, Washington. No appointment
is necessary.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
ABF drivers and dock workers receive excellent benefits,
including medical, dental and vision coverage with no employee-paid
premiums, and are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the
employee.
ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, has been in business since 1923
and employs over 10,000 people across the
United States. ABF operates a less-than-truckload network
across North America to provide
seamless transportation services in short- and long-haul
markets.
"We have a really strong, values-driven culture that's rooted in
almost a century of providing a great experience to our customers,"
Runser said. "The cornerstone of our company is our people. We're
excited to continue strengthening our workforce as we head into our
next 100 years."
ABF has positions available nationwide. For additional
information on current ABF job openings or to apply for a job,
please visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a leading logistics company with
creative problem solvers who deliver innovative solutions for our
customers' supply chain needs. We'll find a way to deliver
knowledge, expertise and a can-do attitude with every shipment and
supply chain solution, household move or vehicle repair. At
ArcBest, we're More Than Logistics®. For more information, visit
arcb.com.
Media Contact: Autumnn
Mahar
Email: amahar@arcb.com
Phone: 479-494-8221
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