ABF receives highest security recognition for motor carriers in the U.S.
ArcBest® LTL carrier ABF Freight® received the prestigious American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2024 Excellence in Security Award, highlighting our longstanding commitment to being a leader in transportation security and superior ability to protect our employees, cargo, property and trucks. ABF is the only LTL carrier to achieve this honor 11 times.
The ATA Excellence in Security Award is given to one motor carrier each year. This year it was presented on April 24 at the annual Safety, Security & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition Awards Banquet. ABF also won in 2023, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004 and 2001.
“ABF is setting the standard for safety and security in LTL operations. Receiving this distinguished award for the 11th time highlights our incredible ABF Safety and Security teams and their diligence in prioritizing safety to help keep our facilities, our people, our customers’ freight and America’s roadways safe and secure,” said Matt Godfrey, ABF Freight president. “This recognition, along with ABF exceeding Mastio’s industry benchmarks for the 19th time in 2024, underscores our ongoing commitment to serving our customers with excellence. Congrats to the team on this achievement!”
The ATA Excellence in Security award is the only nationally recognized trucking security award of its kind. All applicants were evaluated based on the extent and effectiveness of their security programs, including security policies, procedures, training and records. The committee that evaluated the entries looked for companies that have the plan, equipment and trained staff to avoid harm to and loss of personnel, property, trucks and cargo above all others in the industry. The committee also weighed the size of the fleet, staff and program budget relative to the company’s successful experience. All companies in good standing of either ATA or TSC were eligible to apply.
Security initiatives and practices
Since 1923, ABF has been one of the nation’s largest and most trusted LTL carriers. With a focus on policies and procedures, regular training, emergency drills and other critical efforts, we’re dedicated to upholding the highest security measures. Some of the initiatives we have in place:
- Electric perimeter fencing, security and motion alarms, CCTV systems, gate access controls and other security technology installed across our network of 240 service centers
- Regular on-site risk and compliance assessments
- Active monitoring for cargo theft, fraud, workplace violence and other security matters to track trends and update training, policies and procedures as needed
- Monthly safety meetings conducted by the ArcBest Learning and Development and ABF Safety teams at all service centers, covering topics such as theft prevention, safe driving, critical industry updates, human trafficking and more
- Thorough background checks during the hiring process for all employees and drivers
- Annual physical exams and drug tests for drivers before and during employment
About American Trucking Associations
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States.
