8 year ABF Road Driver. It’s about as good as it can get. Worked for Roadway and Yellow 18 years. ABF hands down is my favorite. You get the keys and they expect that you’ll do the job. They leave you alone and treat you with respect. New equipment every year and they push the older tractors off the road after 3 years. Looking at retirement in a few years. My children, wife and I have always had great healthcare, dental and vision paying out only a 10-20 dollar co pay. Lots of discounts gym memberships etc. too many to list. They do expect you to work weekends and holidays like a big boy/girl, but if you’re an extra board driver, you can work in days off like an expert. Peace
I work at Old Dominion but abf was always my second choice if something happened… until I got hired part time starting at 16 in the LA area. I quit after a week since I was full time dock at odfl at $30 an hour after 2 years Old dominion is the best ltl and we have the awards and recognition and customers to prove it
Worked for ABF as a casual didn't get hired due to no CDL but now with CDL I'm hoping to go back and I'm currently at Yellow freight and with all the bullstuff going on here we are jumping out. I worked at YRC and didn't get proper training from my roadway trainer. Then went to ABF and I was in the best training barn. Not only one trainer but the rest try to help out 👍. Came back to YRC and I was loading like an ABF employee haha.
I have been driving at Abf Freight as an extra board Linehaul truck driver for the past 6 1/2 months. I started off my first nine months in pick up and delivery before I transferred over here to Linehaul . I already bought a house! Plenty of content on my channel about Abf.
Thank You Anthony for Giving ABF love, I am a former ABF driver and Now I am a Ops Supervisor for the ArcBest company, ONLY place on LTL they treat you with Respect!! You will hear the ODFL, Saia, FedEx, Etc…. Saying “ah the starting rate it’s trash, Blah, blah, blah”. But what they forget to disclose is how much they pay for health insurance and that in the case of ODFL they Dont get paid OT until after 50 hrs worked, and ODFL is smart enough to not Let their drivers even sniff close to 50 hrs, FedEx and Saia are almost the same, here at ABF you get paid OT after 8 hrs worked every day, and double time if you worked your 6th day, and and a FAT pension after you are all set and done paid 100% by ABF. Ask ODFL, SAIA, and FedEx how much is their pension? Peace!!
ABF Freight is finalizing our new contract with the Teamsters. Contracts are negotiated every 5 years. ABF has dock city and line haul. I’m a line haul driver out of Vegas. Our new contract is $30 an hour and .75 cents per mile. Line haul drivers do not deliver or work the dock. We get paid per mile while driving but get paid the hourly rate for any other work. Some examples are drop and hook, fueling and waiting to get something fixed. We also get paid if they keep you at the hotel for longer than 12 hours.
How long have you been there ? I got to the second step after applying where the run my license / social ,but I haven’t heard anything back smh I didn’t post every single job so they made me send extra info as to why I didn’t haven’t heard back since they just said it’s in review :(
They don’t even have fucking linehaul in Vegas.. I kno this for a fact… I’m from Vegas.. and I know a couple of ppl that work ABF in Vegas. Nothing but cut/ dock driver that’s all.. I even ask the supervisor. And he said no. They get all of there work for Arizona and Cali.. so the lies isn’t called for…
I just applied for them not to long ago I’m new an wanna get in to the trucking world I’m in the rv world now as a lot Porter that’s what makes me want my CDLs an go on the road
@@Reymasterxxx in dallas i just went to a ABF hiring event . They start at $26. but a lot of other places start at $32 xpo, fedex freight, , estes. But the other dont have a pension or much less have overtime after 8hrs except fedex they pay ot after 8
I appreciate your videos and all the information you provided to us drivers out there in search of seeking employment at better companies. Definitely have to try and get a job with ABF. THANK YOU !!!!
I've been with XPO for about 6 months now. My first LTL job. Its pretty laid back but the only down side is that the hours are inconsistent when you're extra board. Some weeks you'll get like 32 hours and some weeks you'll do like 50. Up and down constantly and you're on call so you have no clue when you're gonna start everyday.
@@christopherpape4823You start at the bottom of the on call list. You basically get up early and wait for the company to call you for work. The tines could be different everyday. Eventually you.get enough seniority to get a start time, or even a set route.
Every LTL has driver development programs. They help you get your endorsements as well. You get paid by the hour while you train 8 hour days 5 days a week
@Bolivar Harrigan getting the permit is the easy part. Just download the CDL Prep app by Jeffery Diaz on your phone. Study the general knowledge portion and go down to the DMV and take the test. It’s not hard.
You should do a video on tow truck drivers, big rig drivers, just watching on tv right now the show, highway thru hell, just wandering how much they make, I heard it's pretty good money, not interested in doing that, but just wandering, currently working for a freight company... keep up the good work, have a safe and happy New years
Happy New Year Anthony ! Yeah ABF is very good, they actually was at my school (FSCJ) looking for students straight out of CDL school. I might make the jump over to them this year.
SEFL man. Linehaul drivers make 100-120k, great benefits (not as good as union), family atmosphere. Plus, they gave us a $2k bonus this year. P&D drivers make in the 80k range from guys I talk to, and don’t run a forklift.
Retired 4 years ago from ABF. That pension check like clockwork every month. I, too, noticed when i started in 2000 that they treat you with respect. All supervisors address all drivers as Mr. So and so. They also treat you as an adult and hand you the keys and just assume you will get the job done. They don't micro manage drivers. Union has rules which prevent favoritism, so everything is transparent and above board which makes for great attitudes and atmosphere. Best thing i evercdid was to go TO Work for ABF.
This year in October will be one year of having my CDL and ending my contract with my local beverage company, which provided me the opportunity to get my CDL.
Thanks for the videos that you put out man! I am transitioning out of the military in a few months, got my license last year, H/N endorsements as well. Top 3 that I am looking to do an internship with are ABF, FRTL, SEFL. Possibly KBC as well!
@@a5dollars KBC Transport Training and Central Transport as well. I’m currently with KBC, mind you I already have my license, truck and company. I just cant do the intership on my own company 😅. But KBC hands down has the most comprehensive training.
I want you to look at an ABF dock, and Old Dominion dock because I’ve worked at both and Old Dominion is hands-down better than ABF in terms of getting freight on time and taking care of the freight
I tried getting in with ABF I got a clean MVR good work history been driving tankers & dry van for 10 years but they didn't want to move past my criminal background cause I had a violation from 7 years ago for expired registration on my vehicle, crazy even told them I'm a military veteran I'm not criminal but my application was denied so just know this they want squeaky clean background!!
Currently an ABF road driver. I became employed through a job fair. Went through the DDP as well. You can walk off the street and go straight through the class, but current employees have to sign up if they wish to drive as well. #Local957
Happy New year to everyone! My favorite nephew was murdered on Christmas Day of 2022. So he is absolutely right, a lot of us didn't make it to see 2023
Benefits are great. But starting pay is trash. At least up by me (north nj). And the seniority shit I don’t like. Gotta be with the company for a good minute before you get the good runs.
I made $120k last year in the city. I only been there for 1 1/2. Best company I’ve ever worked for. Free insurance, free pension. We’re coming up on a new contract this year. So it could me more money. Overtime pay adds up pretty quick when you work the dock. But overall, a good company.
@@TheDequaleantyou know I had to job on this post I see you was talking about money.. do you know how much the starting pay is for the Cincinnati drivers or since you guys our a union the starting pay is the same across the board.. how often is the raise and what do you guys top off at for top pay drivers... ???
Sounds good to work at ABF but the starting pay. I work for FedEx Freight here in Cali in the Linehaul dept. and we have all the driver programs that ABF have we also get paid 42 an hour and yeah our benefits can be better but its a good company to work for.
their overtime is like after 48 hours not 40 or 8 big down side ward trucking and dui pyle is same i noticed trend they offer higher hourly wage but overtime is delayed I rather stick with smaller companies plus these big carriers got camera looking at u the whole time I was told i cant use my bluetooth headphones hands free
Too bad they don't pay worth a damn here in Atlanta! Same union local 728 as UPS but nowhere near UPS pay scale or benefit package! It's good for a newbie to get their cdl but most veteran professional drivers won't go for that low starting pay!
@@Kim-in8ri ABF Freight does not directly hire independent contractors but there parent company Arcbest has a lot of options for owner operators such as driving for panther. Check it out
@@imanthonytv Oh yeah I get that. I’m just pointing out it may be discontinued. Or you still may be right about it? I was more directing it to potential employment seekers who are thinking of applying , to ask about it first. I liked the video. ABF Road Driver one month shy of 17 years with the company.
Actually, I would like to see you do a video sometime about Teamster LTL’s and what our Union dues. I don’t seem to be believed that at the moment all we pay is $68.00 per month, that’s it. We don’t know pay a dime per our healthcare or for our pension. Only thing we have is a copayment for office visits or emergency room visits. Everyone is under this ridiculous misconception that we pay hundreds a month for dues. That’s just not correct. I’ve literally had to show a pay stub once to a buddy because he thought I wasn’t aware of how much they were taking from me. Imagine that. Now since we just see ratified a new 5 year contract which gave us a significant pay raise it’ll go up about roughly $3 a month because it’s based on a percentage of pay. I just don’t know exactly what the figure will look like, but it’ll probably an extra 3. Guy’s don’t understand what they make today is because of organized labor. Company’s don’t want them, so they’ll pay more to keep folks happy. Unfortunately, they’re not getting fully compensated for what they do.
I worked for ups and work for Abf now. Get in ups, but it’s way more stressful than abf. Ups pays more. Ups is easier to get fired from the politics drama between management and the union Stewart’s.
Have heard a lot of bad stuff about them in New Mexico. Guys getting hired and only being able to work 2 days a week. They ended up going broke and getting jobs elsewhere.
I been working for abf for 5 months now. It’s ok, but they got me on the docks most of the time. The real money is on the road, but the senior guys hold on to it.😑
I got hired at abf part time when I was already at odfl 2 years and wanted to work both but after they told me my starting pay I laughed and quit. 16 and hour in LA area? Not worth it
@@Chitowntildeath I don’t like being on call and then not getting called into work at all. I’m low on seniority so I get it but I’m here to drive and not sit at home. And of course get my money on. Are you out of 034 terminal?
Can you do a video on second chance company I just got my cdl n I applied for a company n they said I popped on weed for drug test n now I can’t get a job no where n I just got my cdl
Just to follow up because I’m not sure if you’re aware but I don’t work for ABF. If you’re referring to where they keep their trucks I always see them at the terminal. I doubt drivers are allowed to take them home.
Not in Cali. OT after 8 hours daily or 40 weekly. Old Dominion is definitely the best in every aspect. Best pay best benefits best uniforms best looking trucks. Official freight carrier of the MLB and now of college football.
I’m only a dock worker and we get paid more than most other ltl companies pay their drivers. $30 an hour after 3 years of automatic raises and yearly cost of living raise
That was a good one I’m in NJ I was trying to get down with ABF but my TWIC card is taking for ever to come in (I know a twic is not needed it’s your hazmat, I did twic first for the discount that you get when you try to get your hazmat once you got your twic .. I just had an interview with Martin Brower waiting to see what they say …. If you can do one for COSTCO DRIVERS
@@imanthonytv so how do you feel about Martin Brower? God forbid if you was to leave Gordon’s food and you wanted to stay in the food delivery is that one you would pick?
I’m a dockworker/forklift operator at Old Dominion and I’m at $30.35 an hour after 3 years of automatic raises. We have the best equipment too. Brand new Toyota forklifts. It’s literally a fact that Old Dominion Freight is the best LTL carrier in the country. The statistics and awards and volume of business proves it. Fedex freight is bigger but still second to ODFL. I’ve worked at both
I agree I think ODFL is the best LTL carrier. I work for a lock shop and we have OD deliver to us. Between them and FedEx Freight our skids look flawless, never damaged.
R&L isn't Union, you pay for your health insurance and no pension at R&L. I used to work there. Hourly pay is good though at R&L for hourly drivers. Just no time and a half.
Old dominion is literally the best. And has the statistics awards recognition number of terminals and fleet size to prove it. I’ve worked for Fedex freight 4 years before coming to OD and OD is better in every single way. It’s OD first Fedex freight second then maybe saia or averrit
You Need to do your research, Yellow Freight has been around about the same amount of time and was the no. 1 LTL freight carrier in the world. In '08 they got into some trouble but are still going strong, and are coming back. ABF has NEVER been no. 1 nor will they ever be. Back in the day the 4 top LTL carriers were: Yellow Freight - CF - Rodeway - ABF. I worked there and the company SUCKS management sucks treat you like shit, the UNION is the only thing that makes them tolerable. I was with Yellow for 26 yrs. way better company, and since '08 they are still 10 times bigger than ABF. All the other LTL carriers should be forced to become unionized, fuck these big corporations Yellow is the best, and always has been and there Teamster based. This I know for a fact, and from experience!!!
Sorry brother Yellow if far from the best. Lowest paid, no longer have pension, haul freight for free, ABF is definitely one of the top LTL carriers not as big as Yellow but definitely much more profitable smarter and still has the pension for its employees
In the past yes yellow and roadway. Currently ABF is a way better company to work for than yellow. It's the best LTL imo. Yellow/ reddaway has a pest control problem from what I've been told by the numerous drivers who left.
Estes express line get overtime after 50hour, high insurance, no home life, management trash unorganized,but you make good money ,but they take it back with all those benefit deduction that you pay for ,they can't keep drivers,so that a no for me.
I concur …. 7 years strong in may 🫡🫡. Nothing less than 6 figures. You just gotta PAY THE DUES AND RIDE THE EXTRA BOARD!! Work up. We’ve ALLLLLLLL been there. Weekend working. ONLY. Waiting on call til Thursday. You just gotta MAKE IT WORK! Best ins. NO Bs! But what do I know ?! 🤷🏾♂️🤣.
I retired from ABF with 34 years of Service. Iam loving it
8 year ABF Road Driver. It’s about as good as it can get. Worked for Roadway and Yellow 18 years. ABF hands down is my favorite. You get the keys and they expect that you’ll do the job. They leave you alone and treat you with respect. New equipment every year and they push the older tractors off the road after 3 years. Looking at retirement in a few years. My children, wife and I have always had great healthcare, dental and vision paying out only a 10-20 dollar co pay. Lots of discounts gym memberships etc. too many to list.
They do expect you to work weekends and holidays like a big boy/girl, but if you’re an extra board driver, you can work in days off like an expert.
Peace
Hey I’m getting an internship and cdl thru abf. Is there anyway to ask you question?
I work at Old Dominion but abf was always my second choice if something happened… until I got hired part time starting at 16 in the LA area. I quit after a week since I was full time dock at odfl at $30 an hour after 2 years
Old dominion is the best ltl and we have the awards and recognition and customers to prove it
Worked for ABF as a casual didn't get hired due to no CDL but now with CDL I'm hoping to go back and I'm currently at Yellow freight and with all the bullstuff going on here we are jumping out. I worked at YRC and didn't get proper training from my roadway trainer. Then went to ABF and I was in the best training barn. Not only one trainer but the rest try to help out 👍. Came back to YRC and I was loading like an ABF employee haha.
I have been driving at Abf Freight as an extra board Linehaul truck driver for the past 6 1/2 months. I started off my first nine months in pick up and delivery before I transferred over here to Linehaul . I already bought a house! Plenty of content on my channel about Abf.
What’s better P&D OR LINEHAUL ?
How much is the average salary working as a driver for ABF?
@@BruceLee-mj8dxit all depends what terminal you are interesting, I work for ABF in Northern California I make 100k a year
@@TheMunguia80 why does abf not hire with auto restriction but almost all their trucks are auto?
Thank You Anthony for Giving ABF love, I am a former ABF driver and Now I am a Ops Supervisor for the ArcBest company, ONLY place on LTL they treat you with Respect!! You will hear the ODFL, Saia, FedEx, Etc…. Saying “ah the starting rate it’s trash, Blah, blah, blah”. But what they forget to disclose is how much they pay for health insurance and that in the case of ODFL they Dont get paid OT until after 50 hrs worked, and ODFL is smart enough to not
Let their drivers even sniff close to 50 hrs, FedEx and Saia are almost the same, here at ABF you get paid OT after 8 hrs worked every day, and double time if you worked your 6th day, and and a FAT pension after you are all set and done paid 100% by ABF. Ask ODFL, SAIA, and FedEx how much is their pension? Peace!!
Lol can’t beat that pension. 👍🏾
You guys hiring lol I'm the Miami location sounds tempting
You are right.
@@bryanmartinez1331 miami location gets no work.
ABF Freight is finalizing our new contract with the Teamsters. Contracts are negotiated every 5 years. ABF has dock city and line haul. I’m a line haul driver out of Vegas. Our new contract is $30 an hour and .75 cents per mile. Line haul drivers do not deliver or work the dock. We get paid per mile while driving but get paid the hourly rate for any other work. Some examples are drop and hook, fueling and waiting to get something fixed. We also get paid if they keep you at the hotel for longer than 12 hours.
Not bad i work for ABF too here in California we make a little more but cost of living here is crazy
@@TheMunguia80 yeah Cali barns definitely need to get more money your cost of living is nuts.
How long have you been there ? I got to the second step after applying where the run my license / social ,but I haven’t heard anything back smh I didn’t post every single job so they made me send extra info as to why I didn’t haven’t heard back since they just said it’s in review :(
They don’t even have fucking linehaul in Vegas.. I kno this for a fact… I’m from Vegas.. and I know a couple of ppl that work ABF in Vegas. Nothing but cut/ dock driver that’s all.. I even ask the supervisor. And he said no. They get all of there work for Arizona and Cali.. so the lies isn’t called for…
Got the increase and lost the overtime, wouldn't you know.
I left US Foods a couple months ago and went to ABF Freight. My only regret is not doing it alot sooner! Best decision I ever made!
Nice!
How much is the pay over there?
I just applied for them not to long ago I’m new an wanna get in to the trucking world I’m in the rv world now as a lot Porter that’s what makes me want my CDLs an go on the road
@@lemegetthat9002 Good luck! It's worth it!
@@Reymasterxxx in dallas i just went to a ABF hiring event . They start at $26. but a lot of other places start at $32 xpo, fedex freight, , estes. But the other dont have a pension or much less have overtime after 8hrs except fedex they pay ot after 8
I appreciate your videos and all the information you provided to us drivers out there in search of seeking employment at better companies. Definitely have to try and get a job with ABF. THANK YOU !!!!
I've been with XPO for about 6 months now. My first LTL job. Its pretty laid back but the only down side is that the hours are inconsistent when you're extra board. Some weeks you'll get like 32 hours and some weeks you'll do like 50. Up and down constantly and you're on call so you have no clue when you're gonna start everyday.
Being on the extra board sucks in general. Good luck man..be safe
Can you explain how the whole board thing works for someone just getting into trucking?
@@christopherpape4823You start at the bottom of the on call list.
You basically get up early and wait for the company to call you for work. The tines could be different everyday.
Eventually you.get enough seniority to get a start time, or even a set route.
Every LTL has driver development programs. They help you get your endorsements as well. You get paid by the hour while you train 8 hour days 5 days a week
But not all will take in people with just regular liscense. It sucks that you have to have your CDL permit beforehand
@@bolivarharrigan6027 what ? CDL permit is the easy part .....
@Bolivar Harrigan getting the permit is the easy part. Just download the CDL Prep app by Jeffery Diaz on your phone. Study the general knowledge portion and go down to the DMV and take the test. It’s not hard.
You should do a video on tow truck drivers, big rig drivers, just watching on tv right now the show, highway thru hell, just wandering how much they make, I heard it's pretty good money, not interested in doing that, but just wandering, currently working for a freight company... keep up the good work, have a safe and happy New years
Mr. Anthony you have been an inspiration to many of us out here…I want to take action
I appreciate it my brother! Let’s GO!!
Happy New Year Anthony ! Yeah ABF is very good, they actually was at my school (FSCJ) looking for students straight out of CDL school. I might make the jump over to them this year.
Nice! Happy New Year! Good luck to you in whatever job you choose to pursue.
SEFL man. Linehaul drivers make 100-120k, great benefits (not as good as union), family atmosphere. Plus, they gave us a $2k bonus this year. P&D drivers make in the 80k range from guys I talk to, and don’t run a forklift.
Sefl linehaul driver here totally agree with your statement…was p&d for a while and never touched a forklift
I work for them as well as a new P&D driver and will probably make 85k my 1st year. Great place to work for no complaints from me.
Best company ever man! You can make $115K+ on P&D I love it here… they’ve been good to me
@@renaudewing7411who ?
How much do forklift drivers make?
Retired 4 years ago from ABF. That pension check like clockwork every month. I, too, noticed when i started in 2000 that they treat you with respect. All supervisors address all drivers as Mr. So and so. They also treat you as an adult and hand you the keys and just assume you will get the job done. They don't micro manage drivers. Union has rules which prevent favoritism, so everything is transparent and above board which makes for great attitudes and atmosphere. Best thing i evercdid was to go TO Work for ABF.
I appreciate the information provided.
This year in October will be one year of having my CDL and ending my contract with my local beverage company, which provided me the opportunity to get my CDL.
Thanks for the videos that you put out man! I am transitioning out of the military in a few months, got my license last year, H/N endorsements as well. Top 3 that I am looking to do an internship with are ABF, FRTL, SEFL. Possibly KBC as well!
Nice! Thanks for your service. Those are some good options. Good luck 👍🏾
I’m doing the same. ABF is the only that do the skillbridge, right?
@@a5dollars KBC Transport Training and Central Transport as well. I’m currently with KBC, mind you I already have my license, truck and company. I just cant do the intership on my own company 😅. But KBC hands down has the most comprehensive training.
@@a5dollars also Sunbelt Rentals
@@abones7243 ah I don’t have my license. I was setup for abf and jk moving(preferably abf) but ima check those out. Thank you so much
I want you to look at an ABF dock, and Old Dominion dock because I’ve worked at both and Old Dominion is hands-down better than ABF in terms of getting freight on time and taking care of the freight
Wooow that's unbelievable yeah ABF might just be the best trucking company for real along side ups
I tried getting in with ABF I got a clean MVR good work history been driving tankers & dry van for 10 years but they didn't want to move past my criminal background cause I had a violation from 7 years ago for expired registration on my vehicle, crazy even told them I'm a military veteran I'm not criminal but my application was denied so just know this they want squeaky clean background!!
Expired registration isn’t a criminal charge… it’s not even a moving violation. It’s basically a parking ticket
Been having my eyes on this company and everything u saying sound perfect
Great company,worked there 13 years been retired 10.
Happy New Year's bro thank you for the video keep up the good work
Happy New Year! No problem..
Thank you for the information, you does job on breaking it down.
Happy new year brother this is a new year for prosperity and getting closer to god. No1 god bless
No doubt about it bro..Amen to that 🙏🏾
Currently an ABF road driver. I became employed through a job fair. Went through the DDP as well. You can walk off the street and go straight through the class, but current employees have to sign up if they wish to drive as well. #Local957
Hey Tim Jones 👋 Im hear to see if you hear any news of a Merger with Tfi International next week.
Some of the Tforce guys hearing rumors…
Found it! 🙏🏽 We are hands down the best LTL company.
Happy New year to everyone! My favorite nephew was murdered on Christmas Day of 2022. So he is absolutely right, a lot of us didn't make it to see 2023
Happy New Year! Sorry for your loss..My condolences to you & your family. 🙏🏾
ABF. All Benefits Free. No wonder people stay. Wonder if it's hard to get into with all that good benefits stuff.
Benefits are great. But starting pay is trash. At least up by me (north nj). And the seniority shit I don’t like. Gotta be with the company for a good minute before you get the good runs.
Yeah, sounds like the typical union jobs.
The big guts aren't going to give up their gravy runs.
are they hiring now in north jersey?
Saia has driving academy for in house and external. It was an incredible experience.
I made $120k last year in the city. I only been there for 1 1/2. Best company I’ve ever worked for. Free insurance, free pension. We’re coming up on a new contract this year. So it could me more money. Overtime pay adds up pretty quick when you work the dock. But overall, a good company.
Do you gross 2 k a week ?
What’s too pay and how long does it take?
@@Coldest23 way over 2k a week
@@TheDequaleantyou know I had to job on this post I see you was talking about money.. do you know how much the starting pay is for the Cincinnati drivers or since you guys our a union the starting pay is the same across the board.. how often is the raise and what do you guys top off at for top pay drivers... ???
As a city driver ?
Good video bro, ABF is definitely one of the best
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Anthony, you are fantastic Man. Thank you always. Greetings from Lagos Nigeria. How i wish i can get a link to travel for the CDL ...
Teamsters!! If we all unionized the jobs would be better because we as workers would have a voice
Sounds good to work at ABF but the starting pay. I work for FedEx Freight here in Cali in the Linehaul dept. and we have all the driver programs that ABF have we also get paid 42 an hour and yeah our benefits can be better but its a good company to work for.
42hr straight time only for road drivers?
@@NightShift12am Yessir only city drivers get OT
How many how's you guys get everywhere currently N Xpo employees looking to get out and fedex is one of my options
Does Fedex offer pension?Also is it hard to get in?
@@Rol0123 no pension at freight only 401k 8% match
How does it compare to southeastern freight?
Happy new year Anthony, and I think OD it’s a great company, this year I’m going to take an action and see if I can get there bro ????
Happy New Year! Go for it bro. 💪🏾
No ot until after 50 hours is not good.
@@Harlo86 explain brother ???
their overtime is like after 48 hours not 40 or 8 big down side ward trucking and dui pyle is same i noticed trend they offer higher hourly wage but overtime is delayed I rather stick with smaller companies plus these big carriers got camera looking at u the whole time I was told i cant use my bluetooth headphones hands free
Too bad they don't pay worth a damn here in Atlanta! Same union local 728 as UPS but nowhere near UPS pay scale or benefit package! It's good for a newbie to get their cdl but most veteran professional drivers won't go for that low starting pay!
Working the dock depends on your seniority
Former ABF Driver.
Definitely one of the best LTL companies out there.
They put forklift driver down as well because they offer flatbed services.
Ahh I gotcha.. Thanks for the info
Do you know if they hire independent contractors?
@@Kim-in8ri ABF Freight does not directly hire independent contractors but there parent company Arcbest has a lot of options for owner operators such as driving for panther. Check it out
I believe the $10,000 sign on bonus was gone as of July 1st, 2023. But you might want to double check that?
This video was made several months ago so I wouldn’t doubt it.
@@imanthonytv Oh yeah I get that. I’m just pointing out it may be discontinued. Or you still may be right about it? I was more directing it to potential employment seekers who are thinking of applying , to ask about it first. I liked the video. ABF Road Driver one month shy of 17 years with the company.
Actually, I would like to see you do a video sometime about Teamster LTL’s and what our Union dues. I don’t seem to be believed that at the moment all we pay is $68.00 per month, that’s it. We don’t know pay a dime per our healthcare or for our pension. Only thing we have is a copayment for office visits or emergency room visits. Everyone is under this ridiculous misconception that we pay hundreds a month for dues. That’s just not correct. I’ve literally had to show a pay stub once to a buddy because he thought I wasn’t aware of how much they were taking from me. Imagine that. Now since we just see ratified a new 5 year contract which gave us a significant pay raise it’ll go up about roughly $3 a month because it’s based on a percentage of pay. I just don’t know exactly what the figure will look like, but it’ll probably an extra 3. Guy’s don’t understand what they make today is because of organized labor. Company’s don’t want them, so they’ll pay more to keep folks happy. Unfortunately, they’re not getting fully compensated for what they do.
I worked for abf I can insure you it’s not a good company to work for if you need a cdl go there but if you want money it’s not the right place
So is UPS better or ABF? I saw one video where it sounded like UPS was proclaimed the best.
Both are union jobs with similar benefits. Both have pension plans. I think in terms of overall pay, I would have to give the edge to UPS.
@@imanthonytv UPS pays way more. Their top rate is like 40 or 41 an hour and they are union too. ABF is LTL, two different types of jobs though.
How can u apply for either one boss?
I worked for ups and work for Abf now. Get in ups, but it’s way more stressful than abf. Ups pays more. Ups is easier to get fired from the politics drama between management and the union Stewart’s.
@@CJ-un6sz there top pay is 43/hr. They bidded on a new contract which starts in August for all ups drivers will raise top pay for 60-65/hr
Have heard a lot of bad stuff about them in New Mexico. Guys getting hired and only being able to work 2 days a week. They ended up going broke and getting jobs elsewhere.
Yep..That’s what sucks about a lot of LTL companies. Especially if you’re a newbie with little to no seniority.
@@imanthonytv it's actually happening to me right now at xpo.🥴
Happy New Year hope you had a good New Year
Happy New Year!
I been working for abf for 5 months now. It’s ok, but they got me on the docks most of the time. The real money is on the road, but the senior guys hold on to it.😑
They offered me a position but that’s why I didn’t take it. I can’t do the dock anymore lol
@@YBCannonz I want to quit, but I’m in a 2 year contract.🤦🏽♂️
@@ThePtballa087 damn that’s crazy. I’m at Oak Harbor Freight a
Are you still on the dock or split between dock and city P&D runs
@@inkman411 they have me doing city now.
I got hired at abf part time when I was already at odfl 2 years and wanted to work both but after they told me my starting pay I laughed and quit. 16 and hour in LA area? Not worth it
16hr? Are you serious? In LA? That sounds well below standard for LTL anywhere..
I would like to work for this company but they never hiring in my major city😢
Can you post a link to the video playing behind you? Thanks
Sure..It’s super cool watching them build their Mack’s up from chassis to full production. th-cam.com/video/1CjuHGLhbQA/w-d-xo.html
@@imanthonytv thanks
so hard to get into when they open the applications.
I guess I got really lucky
@@semiwandering295 good luck!
@@AlexMedina567 thanks
I’m here at ABF now and this extra board sucks lol I’m leaving for domino’s I start next month
💪🏾💪🏾
Which one you out of?
@@Chitowntildeath Sauk village
What don’t you like about it?
@@Chitowntildeath I don’t like being on call and then not getting called into work at all. I’m low on seniority so I get it but I’m here to drive and not sit at home. And of course get my money on. Are you out of 034 terminal?
Not hating but customers have told me they are high priced and have a lot of damage freight, so ..........🤔
Can you do a video on second chance company I just got my cdl n I applied for a company n they said I popped on weed for drug test n now I can’t get a job no where n I just got my cdl
Look into Navajo tracking
@@jamesearlhayes I live in California n they told me they don’t recruit from there
@@joshuazungia8545 damn. I'll do a little research and if I find anything useful I'll let you know
Western Express
Do you keep your truck at home on day off or u go to terminal
All trucks are kept on our drop yard.
@@imanthonytv thank you sir much love great video
Just to follow up because I’m not sure if you’re aware but I don’t work for ABF. If you’re referring to where they keep their trucks I always see them at the terminal. I doubt drivers are allowed to take them home.
No problem..Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Old dominion is the best Ltl job out there they’ve won the Masteo award the last 13 years
No OT until after 50 hours is not the best. You'll be lucky if you make 100k then start deducting you're medical and retirement.
Do they hire put of school?
time in a half after 50 hours high medical no retirement old d is not the best by a long shot.
Not in Cali. OT after 8 hours daily or 40 weekly.
Old Dominion is definitely the best in every aspect. Best pay best benefits best uniforms best looking trucks. Official freight carrier of the MLB and now of college football.
I’m only a dock worker and we get paid more than most other ltl companies pay their drivers. $30 an hour after 3 years of automatic raises and yearly cost of living raise
I work there ,and you get your birthday,and anniversary day off with pay.
You have any videos on labatt food services?
No
Yeah there mainly all Hispanics for the most part lol
Yessir ABF
That was a good one I’m in NJ I was trying to get down with ABF but my TWIC card is taking for ever to come in (I know a twic is not needed it’s your hazmat, I did twic first for the discount that you get when you try to get your hazmat once you got your twic .. I just had an interview with Martin Brower waiting to see what they say …. If you can do one for COSTCO DRIVERS
I’ll keep Costco driver’s in the loop.
@@imanthonytv so how do you feel about Martin Brower? God forbid if you was to leave Gordon’s food and you wanted to stay in the food delivery is that one you would pick?
Yeah, MB seems like a decent company. Probably wouldn’t be my first choice but definitely an option.
@@imanthonytv MB in my area is union. $31 an hour. Lifetime free health insurance. $6.40 an hour towards pension. 4 day work schedule.
@Team touch trucking nice!
Sorry but fedex freight is #1 in the LTL industry, just gotta build seniority that’s all or go to a hub to move up quicker. And pay is top tier.
How much do you pay for medical and how much do you contribute to your 401k.
In the long run I've heard they wish they would've went to UPS
Do they hire drivers with automatic restrictions
No, most of the trucks are automatic and all will be in a few years. They'll still hire you and pay you hourly for training to remove the restriction.
Wheres the link or how can u apply at abf?
jobs.abf.com/
Have they gotten better at loading we used to joke about them years ago consolidated freight corn flakes abf already broken freight 😂✌️
😂
Need a Job
WHAT ABOUT INTERMODAL TRUCKING LOCAL
How much they pay by the hour?
Estimated salary in my area (FL) is $20-$28 per hour depending on qualifications. Not sure about other parts of the country.
I’m a dockworker/forklift operator at Old Dominion and I’m at $30.35 an hour after 3 years of automatic raises. We have the best equipment too. Brand new Toyota forklifts.
It’s literally a fact that Old Dominion Freight is the best LTL carrier in the country. The statistics and awards and volume of business proves it.
Fedex freight is bigger but still second to ODFL. I’ve worked at both
I agree I think ODFL is the best LTL carrier. I work for a lock shop and we have OD deliver to us. Between them and FedEx Freight our skids look flawless, never damaged.
When they offering bonus’s, that means they can’t keep drivers
I work at ABF ,and that's not true alot guys are retiring,and the company is expanding.
ABF might be taken over by another ltl company this year
I drive for R&L CARRIERS we have something like that as well
R&L isn't Union, you pay for your health insurance and no pension at R&L. I used to work there. Hourly pay is good though at R&L for hourly drivers. Just no time and a half.
What's the starting pay for Linehaul at R+L?....IM talking to them now
@@redatl it just depends on your location we just got a 3% raise recently
it was all in the game till you hit us with that no automatic restriction... DAMNNNNNN LOL
😂😂🤦🏾♂️
Fedex freight, saia, abf etc….All these LTLs about the same… except UPS. Them mfs get paid
2 of those companies you get a pension ,and that's ups ,and ABF not Saia, or fed x ,so they're not the same
YOU SHOULD DO PAPA JOHNS TRUCKING JOBS LOOK THEM UP AND DO A VIDEO THEN YOU SHOULD DO UBER DRIVERS HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE DOING UBER
He already did papa john lol
never seen any talk about papa johns trucking
they have papa johns trailors but i dont think the drivers work for papa johns
people DONT USE FEDEX FREIGHT THEY DAMAGE YOUR FREIGHT ,THEY HIGHER KIDS WHO ARE CLUELESS HOW TO LOAD TRUCKS
What's ltl?
Less than truckload
opinion!!
Definitely not it is Odfl and sefl
You mean the company that layoff older employees to save on salary? The one that really don’t care about it’s employees? Nah Definitely NOT ODFL.
Wrong abf is the best
Working at OD and sefl you will be treated like last week garbage.
You can tell how long someone has been at a union company from the size of the gut hang.
Dude, you bring lost of value to the community from Orlando, Florida
I appreciate you for watching bro 🙏🏾
Old dominion is literally the best. And has the statistics awards recognition number of terminals and fleet size to prove it.
I’ve worked for Fedex freight 4 years before coming to OD and OD is better in every single way.
It’s OD first Fedex freight second then maybe saia or averrit
I HAVE PICTURES
Nah bruh definitely not😂
Lol let me know who is my guy?
@@imanthonytv my top 3 would be
Fedex freight
SEFL
ODFL
FedEx freight pays .65 cpm for road drivers that’s a joke right? 😂
@@TheTruckerPilot1 they up in the 70s
@@Trucker__Dee not here in Georgia. It’s .655cpm I just checked last month.
DO PAPA JOHNS SEE HOW THEY WORK THEN DO FED EX DRIVERS
Nah. Old dominion is at the top
ABF isn't the best !
Who is?
Can you be a convicted felon
dont be a convicted felon
You Need to do your research, Yellow Freight has been around about the same amount of time and was the no. 1 LTL freight carrier in the world. In '08 they got into some trouble but are still going strong, and are coming back. ABF has NEVER been no. 1 nor will they ever be. Back in the day the 4 top LTL carriers were: Yellow Freight - CF - Rodeway - ABF. I worked there and the company SUCKS management sucks treat you like shit, the UNION is the only thing that makes them tolerable. I was with Yellow for 26 yrs. way better company, and since '08 they are still 10 times bigger than ABF. All the other LTL carriers should be forced to become unionized, fuck these big corporations Yellow is the best, and always has been and there Teamster based. This I know for a fact, and from experience!!!
I appreciate your opinion. 👍🏾
I'm set to start with Yellow after I get my hazmat so seeing this comment was encouraging.
Sorry brother Yellow if far from the best. Lowest paid, no longer have pension, haul freight for free, ABF is definitely one of the top LTL carriers not as big as Yellow but definitely much more profitable smarter and still has the pension for its employees
In the past yes yellow and roadway. Currently ABF is a way better company to work for than yellow. It's the best LTL imo. Yellow/ reddaway has a pest control problem from what I've been told by the numerous drivers who left.
Well what place did you work for abf at
Is it possible or advisable to be an ltl driver your first year driving?
Yes, it’s possible. Some companies like Estes & Saia even have training programs for new driver’s.
@@imanthonytv hmm. I always thought it was more difficult because of all the backing you do in one day.
Do people not like Estes Express lines? I hearing all this LTL but no Estes why?
Estes express line get overtime after 50hour, high insurance, no home life, management trash unorganized,but you make good money ,but they take it back with all those benefit deduction that you pay for ,they can't keep drivers,so that a no for me.
Terrible company I use to work for them and they are like the rest your just a number to them and they over work you for lil pay
You're just a number but you get a pension? 😂😂😂
I concur …. 7 years strong in may 🫡🫡. Nothing less than 6 figures. You just gotta PAY THE DUES AND RIDE THE EXTRA BOARD!! Work up. We’ve ALLLLLLLL been there. Weekend working. ONLY. Waiting on call til Thursday. You just gotta MAKE IT WORK! Best ins. NO Bs! But what do I know ?! 🤷🏾♂️🤣.
@mrbythemile