Arkansas Best Corporation To Appear At The Credit Suisse Automotive And Transportation Conference

(Fort Smith, Arkansas, September 2, 2009) -- Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) will appear at the Credit Suisse Automotive and Transportation Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 9 from 3:05 p.m. until 4:05 p.m. ET. Judy R. McReynolds, Arkansas Best’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will participate in a less-than-truckload panel discussion. The live program will be webcast (in a listen-only mode) and an archive will be available following the presentation.

To access the live audio, please go to the company’s website at arkbest.com. This presentation will be archived through September 30.

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 arkbest.com and abf.com.

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