ABF Freight to Host Kansas City Hiring Event

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ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) will host a two-day hiring event for ABF Freight on November 16 and 17 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event seeks to fill full-time Class A CDL city drivers and part-time forklift operators, offering signing bonuses of $5,000 and $500, respectively. Candidates may receive job offers on the spot and participate in interviews from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kansas City service center. ABF Freight emphasizes its commitment to quality talent to enhance customer service as it aims for continued growth in a key distribution area.

FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 11, 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 November 16 and November 17 in Kansas City, Missouri.

ABF Freight is seeking candidates for full-time Class A CDL city drivers and part-time forklift operators and will also be conducting interviews for office clerks, shop technicians, operations supervisors and supervisory assistants. The company is offering signing bonuses of $5,000 for full-time city drivers and $500 signing bonuses for part-time forklift operators, available on the first day of employment.

"Our Kansas City distribution center is very important to the ABF network, and we are looking to grow our team in this area 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."

On November 16 and November 17, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its Kansas City service center, located at 4033 North Pleasant Ave., Kansas City, MO. No appointment is necessary. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old, and all other candidates should be at least 18 years old. 

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 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 their 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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FAQ

When is the ABF Freight hiring event in Kansas City?

The ABF Freight hiring event in Kansas City will take place on November 16 and 17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What positions is ABF Freight hiring for at the event?

ABF Freight is hiring full-time Class A CDL city drivers, part-time forklift operators, office clerks, shop technicians, operations supervisors, and supervisory assistants.

What are the signing bonuses offered by ABF Freight?

ABF Freight is offering a signing bonus of $5,000 for full-time city drivers and $500 for part-time forklift operators.

Where will the ABF Freight hiring event be held?

The ABF Freight hiring event will be held at 4033 North Pleasant Ave., Kansas City, MO.

Is there an age requirement for candidates at the ABF Freight hiring event?

Yes, driver candidates must be at least 21 years old, while all other candidates must be at least 18 years old.

What benefits do ABF drivers and dock workers receive?

ABF drivers and dock workers receive excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, as well as a pension plan at no cost.