ABF Freight Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ABF Freight^sm, an ArcBest company (Nasdaq: ARCB), will celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, 2015, with system-wide events that highlight the role its more than 12,000 employees play in serving thousands of customers each day.

"ABF Freight takes great pride in knowing our employees provide exceptional customer service. By bringing both the skill and the will to every task, they set the standard for excellence," said ABF Freight President Tim Thorne. "We commend ABF Freight employees everywhere and thank them for their great work, both individually and jointly, as they contribute to the achievements of our company and the industry."

During the week, ABF Freight service centers will host special events designed to honor and serve employees. Throughout the year, ABF Freight also recognizes outstanding performance by its employees, particularly professional drivers. As ambassadors for promoting safety and increasing public appreciation for the trucking industry, ABF Freight supports them with training and recognition programs designed to help our team maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

The American Trucking Associations began celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in 1988.

"National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a tremendous tradition, one that the ATA is proud to carry on each year," said Bill Graves, ATA president and CEO. "We value the men and women who safely deliver our nation's goods, and keep America moving forward. We encourage fleets and shippers to honor their drivers for their hard work and commitment to the industry during this week and every week."

ABOUT ABF FREIGHT

ABF Freight^sm operates the core less-than-truckload network for North American shippers of all sizes who value quality and an exceptional experience. Our customers know we'll find a way to deliver superior regional and long-haul LTL solutions, including best-in-class trade show, white glove, expedited and time-critical services. With easy access through a single point of contact to a broad array of logistics services at our sister companies, we meet all supply chain needs.

ABOUT ARCBEST

ArcBest Corporation^sm (Nasdaq: ARCB) solves complex logistics and transportation challenges. Our companies and brands – ABF Freight^sm, ABF Logistics^sm, Panther Premium Logistics^®, FleetNet America^®, U-Pack^® and ArcBest Technologies – apply the skill and the will with every shipment and supply chain solution, household move or vehicle repair. ArcBest finds a way. For more information, visit arcb.com, abf.com, pantherpremium.com, fleetnetamerica.com and upack.com. ArcBest Corporation^sm. The Skill & The Will^sm.

ABF Freight Media Contact: Russ Aikman
Title: Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: 479-785-8913
Email: [email protected]

ArcBest Media Contact: Kathy Fieweger
Phone: 479-719-4358
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE ABF Freight