## 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](https://arcb.com/technology/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](https://www.barrons.com/articles/arcbest-launches-vaux-smart-autonomy-tm-to-unlock-supply-chain-efficiencies-590c8a31), [Axios](https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/02/13/arcbest-ai-forklift-supply-bottlenecks), [TruckingDive](https://www.truckingdive.com/news/arcbest-vaux-smart-autonomy-warehouse-facility-autonomous-forklifts-reach-trucks/707164/), [FreightWaves](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/arcbest-launches-autonomous-remote-controlled-forklift-technology), [Automation.com](https://www.automation.com/en-US/Products/February-2024/ArcBest-AI-Enabled-Material-Handling), and [Supply & Demand Chain Executive](https://www.sdcexec.com/warehousing/material-handling-equipment/news/22886754/arcbest-autonomous-material-handling-capabilities-unlock-supply-chain-efficiencies). **ArcBest CEO weighs in on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange** ArcBest Chairman, President and CEO Judy McReynolds joined Frank Holland on [CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange](https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/02/15/arcbest-unveils-new-autonomous-tool-for-freight-efficiency-and-optimization.html) 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](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/?sh=3e8ff5d67b66). **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](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2023-12-19/arcbest-gains-market-share-in-its-100th-year-talking-transports). 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](https://smc3blog.com/looking-forward-preparing-for-the-future-of-supply-chain-management/).” - Arkansas Business published an [article](https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/arcbests-100m-fleetnet-sale-is-part-of-ceos-vision-for-the-future/) 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](https://www.fleetowner.com/research/fleetowner-500/article/21281132/fleetowner-500-2024s-top-for-hire-fleets-in-the-united-states), ranking No. 27, up two spots from 2023. - Michael Newcity, chief innovation officer at ArcBest and president of ArcBest Technologies, joined a panel during [Manifest 2024](https://manife.st/speakers/) 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. - Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO joined a panel at BG [Strategic Advisors Supply Chain Conference](https://bgsaconference.com/bgsa-speakers-panels/) to discuss the 2024 Transportation Outlook and how companies can position themselves for growth and success in 2024. - Dennis Anderson, ArcBest chief strategy officer, was recently [appointed 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/united-way-of-fort-smith-area-inc_arcbests-dennis-anderson-appointed-chair-activity-7151694007037796352-HN-Q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) for United Way of Fort Smith Area. - Samsara published an [article](https://samsara.com/blog/2024-predictions-the-evolution-of-physical-operations-in-the-age-of-ai) 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. - MoLo was named to BuiltIn Chicago’s “[Best Midsize Places to Work](https://builtin.com/awards/chicago/2024/best-midsize-places-to-work)” and “[Best Places to Work (overall)](https://builtin.com/awards/chicago/2024/best-places-to-work)” list. - ArcBest won Comparably Awards for [Best Company Culture](https://www.comparably.com/awards/winners/best-company-culture-2023-large) and [Best Company for Women](https://www.comparably.com/awards/winners/best-company-for-women-2023-large). - ArcBest Chairman, President and CEO Judy McReynolds was introduced as a 2024 Influencer by [Arkansas Money & Politics](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/2024-amp-influencers-judy-mcreynolds/), 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. [ArcBest Media Kit](https://arcb.com/about/media-kit) Media Contact: Autumnn Mahar