Lack of work-life balance, lack of Manager support - Operations Supervisor ABF Freight Employee Review

1.0
Sep 17, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Steady paycheck, and this is a job where with time, you will learn what to expect on any given day.

Cons

Constant changes to schedule based on need. Don't get me wrong, I'm no stranger to swinging, but this company takes it to a whole other level, especially at smaller service centers. Expect to work 12 hour days 5 days a week at a minimum. OMs and TMs typically too stressed by their direct leaders to properly interact with Supervisors. To them, Supervisors are the ones that all the frustration can be taken out on. They blame supervisors for poor numbers but do little themselves to help improve things.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Pay is best in the business. $100,000+ first year as a road driver. Year two I made $107,000… and took two months off for cancer surgery. Year three I made $129,000. I average 2-3 nights per week in a hotel. Usually only 1 night out then back home the next day. Frequently running turns (home at end of the run). Insurance is free and EXCELLENT coverage. I paid $1,000 total out-of-pocket for cancer surgery.

Cons

Not much life/work balance. Frustrating spending time on the extra board waiting to get a call to go to work, but with more seniority you get less wait time.

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ABF Freight Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your dedication to ABF Freight. We appreciate the critical role our drivers play in keeping our network moving, and we’re glad to hear that our pay, benefits, and healthcare coverage have supported you. We also recognize your concerns regarding work-life balance and training opportunities. Ongoing training and development for all employees is a focus for us, and insights like yours help shape those efforts. Please reach out to us at employeeexperience@arcb.com if you would like to share any additional ideas or feedback. Thank you again for writing a review and for being part of the ABF team!
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