Probably the best LTL job if you can survive layoffs - Truck Driver ABF Freight Employee Review

4.0
Jul 6, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

ABF is probably the best LTL driving job that exists. As a city Driver you are home every day and are paid exceptionally well. I make over 25 an hour. Since abf is union, there is also overtime after 8 hours. The benefits are amazing as well. Most of the terminals are generally not a toxic work environment as far as I know. Many people retire from here.

Cons

The biggest problem that I have had working here is that if you're a bottom man, prepare for an incredibly unstable work experience. You will be constantly going back and forth between laid off and full time. Make sure you are financially prepared to go on like this for years. I have been here for 6 years and am still experiencing this.

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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
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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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