Q&A With ArcBest Employees
With excellent benefits, a comfortable work environment and continual opportunities for growth and development, a career at ArcBest® means more than a paycheck. Explore job openings and benefits. We Invest in Our Employees As a new hire, you’ll go through an onboarding process that prepares you for the work ahead, but the training doesn’t stop there. Throughout your career, you’ll have the freedom to learn and grow — both personally and professionally. We offer a variety of options for exploring your passions and accelerating your career path, including leadership development programs, continuing education opportunities and in-house training classes.
How employees describe working at ArcBest
We have a program now for fertility treatments which is amazing!
Review from Finance Dept
Wellness Program & Paid Time Off
Compensating other employees for their time and effort
Review from Finance Dept
They care about you and are very helpful.
Review from Finance Dept
I walk through the doors every day with a lot of pride and gratitude to work for ArcBest. I believe that form the ground up, we set a fine example in the Industry!
Review from Finance Dept
What it's like to work at ArcBest
- ArcBest employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
- Employees at ArcBest report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at ArcBest have 2 meetings
- 96% of ArcBest employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- ArcBest employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 50% of ArcBest employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- ArcBest employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 94% of ArcBest employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With ArcBest Employees
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How long after an interview at ArcBest does it take to hear back?
Could be anywhere from 1 week to multiple months. If you are not the candidate they chose they are unlikely to provide a timely rejection email.
1-2 weeks
within a few days
How often do promotions happen at ArcBest?
Depends on which area of which department you work in. Some groups promote quickly but others seemingly never promote.
often
What is ArcBest's policy towards pets in the workplace?
no pets
What does the ideal candidate in the Customer Support department look like at ArcBest?
courteous, loyal and kind
are you expected to check & respond to your email at all hours, weekends?
no
What is the onboarding process like at ArcBest and how long does it last?
it's always improving
What kind of activities do employees at ArcBest participate in outside of work?
Community volunteerism, new hire events, family day, 5K
What is the best perk or benefit that ArcBest offers?
Wellness credit on insurance, flexible work environment for many corporate jobs
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at ArcBest?
Depends on your location. Fort Smith? Hunting and fishing.
What do you wish you knew before starting at ArcBest?
more about logistics industry
How hard is it to get promoted at ArcBest?
It can be difficult, but every role matters. Every role is important. Every person cotnributes to our success and strategy.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to ArcBest?
Within a few days
How often do employees get raises at ArcBest?
Really depends on the department and performance
Does ArcBest drug test or do a background check?
yes
What kind of people does ArcBest like to hire?
People of integrity.
How can I get hired at ArcBest as a recent grad?
Tons of openings for people right out of college -- in HR, customer service, operations.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Marketing team at ArcBest?
have to know the right ppl
What is the dress code at ArcBest?
it's called "Dress for Your Day" --- casual when you need to be.
What makes you the most proud about working at ArcBest?
we live out our mission and our values. we employ people with high integrity.
What's the work from home policy like at ArcBest?
it's evolving thanks to covid
How are the healthcare options at ArcBest?
Good and always expanding
Is it possible to switch teams at ArcBest? If so, what is the process?
Yes.
What kinds of community outreach does ArcBest participate in?
Very active in local community at headquarters - United Way. Nationally, involved with Polaris to help combat human trafficking.
How innovative is ArcBest?
the company is v innovative, with a history of innovation in processes and tech. but the industry is also tactical and dependent on people and equipment. we don't always tout it well, but we know we're innovative and our customers see that when they do biz w us






