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ArcBest Claimed Company

ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company, delivering smart, scalable solutions tailored to customer supply chain needs. Founded over 100 years ago as a local freight hauler, we’ve grown into a global logistics leader with 14,000 employees across 250 locations. Our technology, expertise and full suite of shipping and logistics services support businesses of all sizes, from small operations to some of the nation’s largest enterprises. We help customers overcome logistics challenges with solutions that are flexible, reliable and built around their goals. Your security matters to us. All job opportunities posted on careers.arcb.com are legitimate. We will never request payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process. When in doubt, verify a job posting’s legitimacy through our careers site at careers.arcb.com or by contacting us at (479)785-8717. ArcBest and its family of companies are not responsible for fraudulent job postings, offers, read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 850

TOTAL RATINGS: 13619

CEO: Seth Runser

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Joining ArcBest - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining ArcBest is that the company was prepared on their first day. ArcBest employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	22%
Prepared	50%
Somewhat Prepared	22%
Unprepared	6%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at ArcBest are rated an A+. At ArcBest most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 79% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at ArcBest.

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	26%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	8%
Never	8%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	22%
No	78%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 21% of employees at ArcBest said they negotiated their salaries. On average, ArcBest employees earn $62,000. ArcBest ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in Fort Smith, AR. Learn More about Salaries at ArcBest.

Average Salaries at ArcBest by Department

$62k

Marketing

$62k

Operations

$62k

Finance

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined ArcBest, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At ArcBest the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at ArcBest, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	54%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	38%
Career Advancement Opportunities	8%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	73%
45 minutes	9%
30 minutes	9%
I eat at my desk	9%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	10%
Once a week	15%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	10%
Never	40%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

ArcBest ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in Fort Smith, AR. 77% of employees feel as though ArcBest is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 26% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at ArcBest.

Answer	Percent
Yes	26%
No	74%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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