Arkansas Best Corporation Declares a $0.15/Share Quarterly Dividend

(Fort Smith, Arkansas, April 24, 2007) – The Board of Directors of Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of fifteen cents ($0.15) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock $0.01 par value (Nasdaq: ABFS) on May 8, 2007, payable on May 22, 2007.

Arkansas Best Corporation, headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a transportation holding company. ABF Freight System, Inc., Arkansas Best’s largest subsidiary, has been in continuous service since 1923. ABF provides transportation of less-than-truckload (“LTL”) general commodities throughout North America. More information is available at www.arkbest.com and www.abf.com.

Contact: Ms. Judy R. McReynolds, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
              Telephone: (479) 785-6281       

              Mr. David Humphrey, Director of Investor Relations
              Telephone (479) 785-6200