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ABF Freight to Host Minneapolis Area Hiring Event
ArcBest LTL carrier offering signing bonuses for new city drivers, forklift operators and driver trainees FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
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[{"type":"text","content":"ArcBest LTL carrier offering signing bonuses for new city drivers, forklift operators and driver trainees\n\n\nFORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 1, 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 6 and October 7 in Eagan, Minnesota. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nABF Freight is seeking candidates for Class A CDL city drivers, part-time forklift operators, full-time forklift operators/driver trainees and their Driver Development Program. \n\"The Minneapolis area is important to the ABF network, and we are looking to grow our team here 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.\" \nABF is offering signing bonuses of $10,000 for city drivers, $5,000 for driver trainees and $500 for part-time forklift operators, available on the first day of employment. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old, and forklift operator candidates should be at least 18 years old.\nOn October 6 and October 7, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center located at 2950 Lone Oak Circle, Eagan, MN. No appointment is necessary. \nAt the event, candidates can expect:\nAssistance with job applications Interviews with ABF recruiters Potential job offers made that dayABF 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. \nABF 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.\n\"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.\"\n...