ABF Freight to Host Salt Lake City Area Hiring Event

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ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) announced a two-day hiring event for its ABF Freight® division on October 18 and October 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event aims to recruit full-time and part-time Class A CDL city drivers and forklift operators. Hiring bonuses of up to $10,000 for full-time drivers and $5,000 for forklift operator trainees are available. Candidates can receive on-the-spot interviews and job offers during the event. ABF Freight, established in 1923, operates a significant network across North America, employing over 10,000 individuals.

FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 12, 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 October 18 and October 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah seeking candidates for both its Salt Lake City service center and its nearby Ogden service center.   

At their Salt Lake City service center, ABF is hiring full-time and part-time Class A CDL city drivers, full-time forklift operators/driver trainees and part-time forklift operators. At their Ogden service center, they are hiring full-time and part-time Class A CDL city drivers and full-time forklift operators/driver trainees.

"The Salt Lake City and Ogden service centers are important to the ABF network, and we are looking to grow our team in these areas 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."

For candidates at the Salt Lake City service center, ABF is offering signing bonuses of $10,000 for full-time city drivers and $5,000 for full-time forklift operators/driver trainees. For candidates at the Ogden service center, ABF is offering signing bonuses of $7,500 for full-time city drivers and $2,500 for full-time forklift operators/driver trainees. Driver and driver trainee candidates should be at least 21 years old, and forklift operator candidates should be at least 18 years old.

On October 18 and October 19, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its Salt Lake City service center located at 55 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT. 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 that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 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.

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FAQ

What is the hiring event date for ArcBest's ABF Freight in Salt Lake City?

The hiring event will take place on October 18 and October 19.

What positions are available at the ABF Freight hiring event?

Positions include full-time and part-time Class A CDL city drivers and forklift operators/driver trainees.

What signing bonuses are offered at the hiring event for ArcBest's ABF Freight?

ABF is offering signing bonuses of up to $10,000 for full-time city drivers in Salt Lake City and $7,500 for those in Ogden.

Where is the hiring event for ArcBest's ABF Freight located?

The hiring event is located at 55 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT.

What are the hours for the ABF Freight hiring event?

The event runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.

What benefits do ABF Freight employees receive?

Employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no employee-paid premiums and a pension plan.