ARCBEST CORP /DE/
For the period ended Apr 24, 2026. Filed Mar 13, 2026.
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Apr 24, 2026 · Filed Mar 13, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Our Company
ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that leverages our technology and full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meetour customers’ supply chain needs and help keep the global supply chain moving.
Using our technology, expertise and scale, we connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chain solutions — serving our customers as a single logistics resource.
We started in 1923 as a local Arkansas freight hauler. Today, we are a publicly traded logistics powerhouse with global reach and 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers. This transformation is the result of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, visionary leadership and skilled, resilient people who are driven to find a way to get the job done.
Our Vision is to be the leading logistics partner and innovator, working with customers to build better supply chains across the globe. We put ourselves in our customers' shoes, get to know their business, and constantly look for opportunities to optimize. The solutions and strategies we recommend align with their goals. And when the unexpected happens, we’re there to help them quickly pivot to overcome disruptions and keep their supply chain moving.
Our long history of innovation enriches these deep customer relationships. With innovation as a pillar of our strategy, we’re committed to helping our customers navigate today’s logistics challenges and prepare for the demands of tomorrow, and we encourage our employees to think creatively and challenge the status quo.
Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are deeply focused on a culture that is grounded in the company’s core values of Creativity, Integrity, Collaboration, Growth, Excellence and Wellness. We support employees by providing a workplace where all people can grow and make a lasting impact.
Welcome to ArcBest.
References in this Proxy Statement to “ArcBest,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include ArcBest Corporation together with its subsidiaries.
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| We create solutions | We do the right thing | We work together | | |||
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| We grow our people and our business | We exceed expectations | We embrace total health | | |||
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Letter to our Stockholders from ArcBest Chairman
| Judy R. McReynoldsArcBest Chairman March 13, 2026“For more than a century, ArcBest has built strong customer relationships by delivering reliable, innovative solutions.”$4.0BTOTAL REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $2.62EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHAREFROM CONTINUING OPERATIONSIN 2025 | | Dear Fellow ArcBest Stockholders, For more than a century, ArcBest has built strong customer relationships by delivering reliable, innovative solutions. Years ago, we recognized that supply chains were becoming increasingly complex, so we proactively transformed our business to meet customer needs. Today, ArcBest is a full-service logistics company and strategic partner, providing flexible, integrated solutions that help customers succeed in any environment. Our long-term strategy rests on three pillars: accelerating profitable growth, increasing efficiency and driving innovation. These priorities guided our actions in 2025 and position us to deliver sustainable value despite freight market softness and broader macroeconomic pressures. We shared our vision for the future at our Investor Day last September, introducing long-term goals that reflect confidence in our disciplined, customer-led approach and ability to create long-term shareholder value. This confidence is reinforced by our strong progress. In 2025, we refined our go-to-market strategy, expanded core LTL business, optimized truckload mix and grew managed solutions by helping customers adapt and reduce costs. We drove innovation and operational improvements, including service center initiatives led by our field and continuous improvement teams, delivering $24 million in savings. We continued adopting advanced technology, including practical AI applications to enhance productivity, streamline operations and empower our people. We also returned more than $86 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, and the Board increased the Company’s share repurchase authorization to $125 million, reflecting confidence in our future. Investing in our people remains a top priority. Our annual engagement survey showed strong results: 73% of our nonunion employees agreed “Our company is responsive to employee feedback,” and 94% of nonunion employees agreed “I am aligned with our company’s values.” These insights strengthen talent development programs and prepare our team for the future. ArcBest earned multiple industry honors in 2025 that reflect our commitment to excellence and our people-first culture. We were recognized with Quest for Quality Awards from Logistics Management, recognition as One of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista, and designation as one of America’s Most Reliable Companies by Newsweek and Statista. The Board maintained strong governance and refreshed its composition by adding four new independent directors, Thom Albrecht and Chris Sultemeier in 2025, and Ann Bordelon and Bobby George in January 2026. Their decades of leadership in transportation, logistics and high-growth supply chains, finance, tech strategy and digital innovation further enhance the Board’s ability to guide ArcBest’s strategy. We also executed a thoughtful and seamless leadership transition with the appointment of Seth Runser as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2026. Seth brings deep logistics expertise, a people-first mindset and a proven record of driving innovation. The Board and management team are confident that under Seth’s leadership, ArcBest will continue building momentum and delivering long-term value for our customers and stockholders. We also maintained our commitment to stockholder engagement over the course of the year, with our management team engaging with top investors representing 29% of shares outstanding to discuss strategy, corporate governance, executive compensation and sustainability progress. It has been an honor serving as CEO for the past 15 years. I look forward to continuing to support ArcBest as Chairman and a committed, long-term shareholder. Thank you for your investment and trust. We respectfully request your consideration of the proxy materials and your support of the Board’s voting recommendations. Chairman |
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