FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 16, 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 September
22-23 in Avenel, New
Jersey.
ABF Freight is seeking candidates for city drivers, city driver
trainees, road drivers and part-time dock workers.
"We are looking to add to the team at our Avenel service center to accommodate business
growth," said Seth Runser, ABF
Freight president. "Our people are at the heart of our success, and
we know bringing on top talent is one of the most important things
we can do to continue serving our customers with excellence. We
look forward to meeting everyone interested in a career with
ABF."
ABF is offering signing bonuses of $15,000 for new city drivers and road drivers,
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 September 22 and September 23, ABF will host interested candidates
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its
Avenel service center located at
21 Englehard Ave, Avenel, NJ. 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, 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 multibillion-dollar
integrated logistics company, providing innovative solutions that
help keep the global supply chain moving. United as ArcBest, the
company offers ground, air and ocean transportation through
less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight®, the Panther
Premium Logistics® fleet, and a growing network of over
40,000 capacity partners across North
America. ArcBest also offers fleet maintenance and repair
services through FleetNet America® and household goods
moving through U-Pack®. Founded in 1923, now with 14,000
employees across more than 250 campuses and services centers,
ArcBest is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of
finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking,
agility and trust, the company leverages a 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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