Hello Pissed Teamster. I hear you loud and clear. I remember jumping ship from YRC to ABF in 2012. Yeah it's frustrating nowadays seeing people with no LTL experience getting instant seniority/no probationary period, while it took me 1 year to the day for me to earn seniority. Anyway, I assume you applied online. If it has been a while (weeks, months, a year), I would go back online to see if that position is still available. If it is, I would try to reapply. Whatever the outcome of that scenario, another thing I would do is just call or visit the terminal, and ask to speak to the terminal manager or human resources dept. In my 30 plus year career as a Teamster, I have used this method to gain some good employment. I've always figured the worst they're going to tell you is "NO! We're not hiring!", and yes, I remembered hearing that quite a bit too! Also, if you know anybody that works at that terminal try to have them put in a good word for you. They even get a bonus if you get hired. Be active in your goal to get hired. It will happen! Wishing you gainful employment at ABF soon. Take care. -Slue-
