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We’re pleased to share that Mr. Robert A. Young, Jr., the founder of ABF Freight, has been inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. His pioneering spirit and leadership, dating back to 1923, have been instrumental in shaping our remarkable 100-year history. ArcBest Chairman and CEO, Judy R. McReynolds, along with ABF Freight driver and America’s Road Team Captain, Bob Bramwell and retired ABF driver and former Road Team member, Jeff Larson, attended the induction ceremony at the American Truck Historical Society headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. We honor Mr. Young’s lifetime achievements and contributions to the transportation and logistics industry.

Our people are the heart of our success, including those in our communities. There were many exciting highlights recapped about the growth in our region at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting this week, and ArcBest is a proud supporter of continued progress.

We’re looking forward to Dennis Anderson's keynote next week at NWA Tech Summit. He’ll be talking about technology that’s transforming supply chains today and in the future. To learn more about ArcBest’s innovative supply chain technology, visit https://lnkd.in/gcMa33iy. #NWATechSummit 

Last week, ArcBest was awarded Gold in the Logistics and Transportation category of the 2024 Best of River Valley Valley Awards program presented by the River Valley Democrat-Gazette! We proudly serve the River Valley community and beyond with over 100 years of logistics excellence.

ICYMI: ArcBest's truckload service, MoLo Solutions, has once again been recognized as a Top Food Chain Provider by Food Shippers of America. Through listening, adapting and delivering excellence, we help you get the most out of your supply chain with every shipment.

Throughout the country, minority serving institutions (MSIs) provide opportunity and access to higher education. In these highlights, ArcBest employees share their experiences at institutions that serve large Hispanic and Native American student populations.

ArcBest's annual Family Day and 5K was last weekend at our Fort Smith headquarters! Employees and their families were able to exercise our wellness value by participating in a 5K Run/Walk followed by food served by our leadership, games, face painting, a petting zoo, health fair and more. As a proud pacesetter, ArcBest was able to donate proceeds from the 5K registrations, company merchandise sales, and donations to the UNITED WAY OF FORT SMITH AREA INC. Our people truly are the heart of our success, and our community.

We all get excited when we see a package arrive at our doorstep. However, when it comes to larger freight, there are many behind-the-scenes logistics involved to ensure a smooth delivery. Learn how to stay prepared for a residential delivery to continue serving your customers with excellence:

Ready to launch your truck driving career without owning a truck? Check out our latest blog post, where we explore strategies for advancing your career and building your future in the industry with ArcBest! Discover valuable insights on training programs, partnerships, and opportunities that make it easier than ever to get started.

We’re excited to share some fantastic news about our very own Jefferson Maldonado! Jefferson, who leads our robotics and automation team at ArcBest Technologies, has just been recognized at Sjoven’s 2024 Jarabacoa Outstanding Young Recognition Gala in the Vision and Innovation of the Future category. This prestigious event, now in its 15th year, celebrates young Dominicans making waves in their fields. Jefferson’s story is inspiring. Native to Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, Jefferson moved to the U.S. in 2002 during middle school and later attended high school in New York where he joined his first robotics club. Then in 2008, Jefferson joined the Navy and worked with catapult and arresting gear on the USS George H. W. Bush aircraft carrier. Following his service, he attended Vaugh College of Aeronautics and Technology where he also joined the robotics club, eventually serving as president and leading his team to victory at the 2016 VEX Robotics World Championship Competition. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we couldn’t be prouder to highlight Jefferson’s achievements. Recognized by SJoven for his visionary work, Jefferson exemplifies the innovative spirit at ArcBest. His work on revolutionary technology like Vaux Smart Autonomy is truly transformational. Jefferson’s remarkable journey and leadership are great examples of how unique experiences and fresh perspectives ignite creativity and innovation. Learn more about the leading-edge technology Jefferson and team are creating at ArcBest by visiting arcb.com/technology/vaux. Congratulations, Jefferson! Watch his feature here: https://lnkd.in/g-TxvFGU