Top ArcBest® News Stories
Aligned with our mission to connect and positively impact the world through solving logistics challenges, here are some things we’ve been doing lately.
ArcBest launched Vaux Smart Autonomy™
Vaux Smart Autonomy was announced publicly on Tuesday, February 13. Vaux Smart Autonomy combines AMR forklifts and reach trucks, intelligent software and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement within warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Media covering the launch included Barron’s, Axios, TruckingDive, FreightWaves, Automation.com, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
ArcBest CEO weighs in on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange
ArcBest Chairman, President and CEO Judy McReynolds joined Frank Holland on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange on Thursday, February 15, to discuss Vaux Smart Autonomy.
ArcBest named one of America’s Best Large Employers
ArcBest was recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2024, ranking No. 95 in the nation and No. 1 in Arkansas. Employees evaluated their employer based on working hours, salary, mental health benefits, expectations, etc. Read more about this prestigious award.
ArcBest CEO featured on Bloomberg Podcast
Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO, joined Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation & logistics analyst, for the Bloomberg Intelligence Talking Transports podcast. Topics discussed include how our LTL business mitigated softer demand through industry disruption and how the company’s focus on productivity has helped offset inflation impact.
More ArcBest news
- Erica Brigance, vice president of data science at ArcBest Technologies, joined a panel at SMC3’s JumpStart 2024 event, The Definitive Supply Chain Intelligence Gathering, for a session focused on data scientists called “The New Superheroes of the Supply Chain.”
- Arkansas Business published an article following an interview with Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO, discussing the sale of FleetNet and ArcBest’s vision for the future.
- ArcBest was named to the 2024 FleetOwner 500 For-Hire Fleets list, ranking No. 27, up two spots from 2023.
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Michael Newcity, chief innovation officer at ArcBest and president of ArcBest Technologies, joined a panel during Manifest 2024 to discuss topics including automation, robotics, AI and data analytics, and how some of the world’s largest logistics services providers and food, beverage and CPG organizations are tackling these issues.
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Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO joined a panel at BG Strategic Advisors Supply Chain Conference to discuss the 2024 Transportation Outlook and how companies can position themselves for growth and success in 2024.
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Dennis Anderson, ArcBest chief strategy officer, was recently appointed 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors for United Way of Fort Smith Area.
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Samsara published an article featuring a quote from Seth Runser, president of ABF Freight, along with other business leaders, discussing the evolution of physical operations in the age of data and AI.
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MoLo was named to BuiltIn Chicago’s “Best Midsize Places to Work” and “Best Places to Work (overall)” list.
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ArcBest won Comparably Awards for Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women.
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ArcBest Chairman, President and CEO Judy McReynolds was introduced as a 2024 Influencer by Arkansas Money & Politics, recognizing those who inspire others to reach higher, achieve more, and improve communities. AMP is the state’s leading publication focused on business, community and policy.
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