Awards and Recognitions

ArcBest ranked No. 754 on the TIME Best Companies of 2026 list. The recognition honors leading U.S. companies based on employee satisfaction, financial strength and sustainability transparency. 

ArcBest was recognized as one of Inbound Logistics’ 75 Green Supply Chain Partners for the 15th time. The annual list highlights logistics companies that demonstrate exceptional environmental stewardship, sustainable operations and a commitment to reducing their environmental impact.

ArcBest ranked No. 14 on the 2026 Top For-Hire Carriers list by Transport Topics based on company revenue, employee totals and equipment counts.

ArcBest was recognized as a 2026 Most Admired Company in the trucking company category by Arkansas Money & Politics. Nominated by online readers, the company was selected for its performance across criteria, including innovation, brand awareness, outstanding people and social responsibility. 

ArcBest’s LTL carrier ABF Freight was named a 2026 Preferred Carrier by project44. This award recognizes our strong data quality and network performance, powered by our partnership with project44 and backed by real-time reliability and visibility.

ArcBest ranked No. 43 on the Top 100 Logistics Companies list and No. 19 on the Top Freight Brokerage Firms list by Transport Topics in 2026. These lists are produced based on companies’ annual gross revenue and also include information on employee data and freight solutions offered.

ArcBest earned the Fort Smith area 2024-2025 United Way Chairman’s award for the highest total giving during the 2025 campaign year, reflecting our commitment to making a difference in our communities through corporate pledges and employee fundraising.

ArcBest is one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture for the second consecutive year according to Forbes and Statista. The 2026 recognition highlights our people-first approach of treating employees with fairness and respect, listening to their feedback and empowering them to take initiative and develop new ideas.

ArcBest’s LTL carrier ABF Freight earned the ATA Excellence in Security Award for a record 12th time, becoming the only carrier to earn this many wins and receive this honor three consecutive years. The award is a testament to our sustained leadership in security practices and protecting our employees, customers’ freight, facilities and equipment.  

ABF previously received the award in 2024, 2023, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004 and 2001. 

ArcBest received the Idemitsu Outstanding Supplier Award for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes our expertise as a trusted, collaborative partner, delivering integrated supply chain solutions that scale with customer growth.

ArcBest was selected as a 2026 Best Company for Women (large companies) by Comparably. This recognition is based on anonymous feedback from female employees about their satisfaction with their organization’s executive leadership, career growth opportunities, compensation and more. 

ArcBest received the Training Magazine Training MVP Award for the 17^th time, ranking No. 15 on the 2026 list. This recognition once again reflects our excellence in employer-sponsored training and development. 

ArcBest was recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers of 2026, recognizing the culture we’ve built and our commitment to offering our people a supportive workplace where they can thrive, personally and professionally. Rankings were based on employee sentiment about salary, work environment, benefits and opportunities to advance.

ArcBest’s truckload service MoLo was recognized as a Built In Best Place to Work for the 6^th consecutive year. This award recognizes companies with benefits, compensation and company cultures that are setting the standard for today’s workforce. MoLo appeared on the 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Chicago and 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago lists.

U-Pack, a service of ArcBest, was named a Readers’ Choice 2026 Best Storage Container Company by Newsweek. Chosen by industry experts and voted on by readers, this award recognizes companies helping reshape moving and storage through greater flexibility and convenience. U-Pack ReloCubes are easy to load, easy to park and easy to store belongings, making long-distance moves simpler for customers.