too much wasted time - Linehaul Driver ABF Freight Employee Review

2.0
Jan 22, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits. Most equipment is maintained fairly well.

Cons

Have no problem letting you sit for a day or more waiting for freight. Union rules favor only the few at the top. Company seems to manipulate rules to their benefit despite union.

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ABF Freight Response
10y
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience here at ABF Freight. We are always seeking ways to better our company. If you would like to discuss any suggestions or concerns, we would like to hear from you. Please contact ABF Freight Human Resources at 479-785-8717 or by emailing abfhr@freight.abf.com. We appreciate your service to our company.

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ABF Freight Response
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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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