In September 1971, ArcBest (then known as Arkansas Best Corporation) formally dedicated its new Corporate Center at 1000 S. 21st St. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Congressman Wilbur D. Mills gave the dedicatory address, telling ArcBest Chairman of the Board Robert A. Young Jr. that “you are imbued with a spirit that has made us what we are in the United States. The spirit of the quest bubbles over in Bob Young.”
A customer seeking a carrier to coordinate the rollout of retail displays turned to ArcBest because of its previous experience with the ArcBest team. For eight years, ArcBest carrier ABF Freight® had provided standard and expedited LTL service to a customer who manufactures fixtures for retailers.
During the era of regulation in the trucking industry, trucking companies expanded the routes they could drive by acquiring other companies. In August 1956, Arkansas Motor Freight Lines announced its intention to buy Best Motor Lines.
When a musical group was chosen to take part in festivities surrounding the NFL football championship game, they ordered specialized equipment
From nutritional, medical and dental conferences to environmental awareness expos, December is a busy month for trade shows. If you're looking to attend or exhibit at a show this winter, review this list of upcoming conferences to find one that suits your industry. We’ve provided important details you may need to know to begin planning your trip, including information on how to make hotel reservations.
Customers with complex supply chains may think that means they face a complicated decision regarding their shipping partner, but that’s not always the case.
Here’s what you need to know about ABF Freight service operations in the wake of Hurricane Matthew:
When ABF Freight driver George Hampton delivered ReloCubes for a U-Pack customer moving to a new city, the customer was so impressed that he made multiple phone calls just to rave about George.
Moving can be a high-stress experience, and customers turn to U-Pack and its “you pack, we drive” service for an easier and affordable move. The customer said George answered every question and “explained every detail well.”
Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches and lush landscape, with much of the island’s appeal due to its tropical location and peaceful isolation. While living on an island has its obvious benefits, Hawaiian businesses face a different set of challenges than those in the continental United States. Because Hawaii is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, goods must travel via ocean or air transportation from the mainland.
After hearing about a company that might benefit from ABF Freight services, Account Manager Gary Don Curry followed up with the company.
While talking with John Vire, president of Vire Control Systems, Gary quickly learned that he needed to ship equipment to Puerto Rico, but he had not shipped to Puerto Rico before and didn’t know where to begin. ABF Freight provides direct service to and from Puerto Rico, and Gary Don explained the process to John.