ArcBest

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar freight and logistics company headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with roots going back to 1923. Through its subsidiaries, ArcBest serves shippers across a wide range of industries — including manufacturing, automotive, retail, and consumer goods — with transportation services spanning the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

The company's core strength is less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping through its subsidiary ABF Freight, which operates more than 240 service centers with over 9,500 dock doors across North America. Beyond LTL, ArcBest offers full truckload, expedited and time-critical transport (via Panther Premium Logistics), intermodal, final mile delivery, and international freight forwarding by ground, air, and ocean. Its fleet includes over 4,000 tractors and 22,000 trailers.

Shippers commonly use ArcBest for LTL shipments that benefit from its dense service center network and reliable transit times, as well as for truckload and expedited freight when speed or scale is a factor. Its breadth of modes and North American coverage make it a practical choice for companies looking to consolidate multiple transportation needs under one provider.