Logistics company providing freight transportation services and integrated logistics solutions.
ArcBest Corporation specializes in freight transportation and integrated logistics services, operating through three distinct segments: Asset-Based, ArcBest, and FleetNet. The Asset-Based segment focuses on transporting a diverse range of general commodities via less-than-truckload (LTL) services. These commodities include food, textiles, apparel, furniture, chemicals, automotive parts, and various manufactured goods. Additionally, it extends its motor carrier freight transportation services to customers in Mexico through partnerships with local trucking companies.
The ArcBest segment provides expedited freight transportation solutions to both commercial and government clients, emphasizing quick and efficient delivery. It also offers premium logistics services, deploying specialized equipment to meet specific linehaul requirements and catering to international freight needs through air, ocean, and ground transport services. Further, ArcBest operates as a third-party transportation broker, sourcing capacity solutions across dry van, temperature-controlled, refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal, and specialized equipment categories. The segment additionally provides comprehensive warehousing, distribution, managed transportation, and moving services, catering to diverse needs such as retail logistics, supply chain optimization, and trade show shipping.
In the realm of vehicle maintenance and repair services, the FleetNet segment plays a crucial role by offering roadside repair solutions and vehicle maintenance management services. These services are facilitated through a nationwide network of third-party service providers, ensuring commercial and private fleets receive efficient and reliable support.
Originally founded in 1923 and headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, ArcBest Corporation was formerly known as Arkansas Best Corporation until its rebranding in May 2014. With a rich history spanning nearly a century, ArcBest has evolved into a key player in the freight transportation and logistics industry, committed to providing comprehensive, reliable, and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.