FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 19, 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 August 24-25 in South Chicago, Illinois.
ABF Freight is seeking candidates for road drivers, city
drivers, dock workers and shop technicians.
"Our South Chicago service center is critical to our operation,
and we are looking to add to our team at this location to
accommodate business growth," 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, and we look forward to
meeting everyone interested in a career with ABF."
ABF is offering signing bonuses of $10,000 for drivers, $5,000 for shop technicians and up to
$3,000 for dock workers at the
South Chicago location. Driver
candidates should be at least 21 years old, and dock worker and
shop technician candidates should be at least 18 years old.
On August 24 and August 25, the company will host interested
candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at
its service center located at 1900 Lincoln Highway, Sauk Village, IL. 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 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, and
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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