ArcBest

What ArcBest does

ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCB) is a 100-year-old, publicly traded integrated logistics provider headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, founded in 1923 as OK Transfer and rebranded from Arkansas Best Corporation to ArcBest in 2014. The company generates annual revenue of approximately $4.0-4.2 billion through a hybrid asset-based and asset-light model that combines an owned less-than-truckload (LTL) network — ABF Freight, operating 240+ service centers — with asset-light brokerage (MoLo Solutions, acquired November 2021 for $235 million) and time-critical expedited services (Panther Premium Logistics, acquired 2012 for $180 million). The company serves enterprise shippers in manufacturing, retail, automotive, industrial, food and beverage, and life sciences verticals, alongside consumer/SMB customers through its U-Pack DIY moving brand and reaches over 130 countries internationally.

ArcBest's technology stack centers on three proprietary platforms: ArcBest View (a unified digital platform launched May 2025 that consolidates quoting, booking, and shipment visibility across all service lines), Vaux (an automated freight movement platform launched March 2023 that unloads trailers in under five minutes with comprehensive visibility), and an AI phone agent that served 23,000+ carriers in 2025. The company invests $175 million annually in technology including AI-enabled dynamic pricing, route optimization (with Phase I delivering over $13M in annualized savings), and API/EDI integrations for programmatic shipper TMS/ERP connectivity. The product portfolio spans LTL, full truckload, managed logistics, warehousing and distribution, time-critical expedited, refrigerated, retail logistics, tradeshow logistics, and international ocean/air freight.

ArcBest monetizes primarily through transaction-based pricing on a per-shipment, per-hundredweight, or per-mile basis, with accessorial and fuel surcharges layered on top, supplemented by managed services contracts priced on a percentage of freight spend or per-shipment basis. The company executed a 5.9% general LTL rate increase effective June 22, 2026 amid tightening capacity. Distribution combines enterprise field sales, a digital self-serve platform (ArcBest View), API/EDI programmatic channels, and a 23,000+ carrier network. Q1 2026 revenue was $998.8 million (up 3.3% YoY) with April 2026 daily revenue accelerating sharply (asset-based +9%, asset-light +24% YoY), signaling cyclical recovery under new CEO Seth Runser (effective January 1, 2026).

Name

ArcBest

Legal name

ArcBest II, Inc.

Website

https://arcb.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

ArcBest Corporation is an integrated logistics provider offering LTL, truckload, managed logistics, and time-critical shipping through its ABF Freight, MoLo, and Panther subsidiaries, serving enterprise and SMB shippers across North America with proprietary digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Bulk / Tanker Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Logistics Analytics & BI Dashboards (TLAEAKAB), Asset Tracking (Non-Powered: Trailers, Containers, Chassis) (TLABAJAC)

Keywords

• Less-than-truckload freight
• Freight brokerage services
• Managed logistics solutions
• Expedited shipping services
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Smith

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) / Asset-Based: Core LTL freight services delivered through the ABF Freight subsidiary. ABF operates a network of over 240 service centers and generates revenue through weight-based (per hundredweight) rates, accessorial charges, and fuel surcharges. ArcBest implemented a 5.9% general rate increase effective June 22, 2026, and has achieved contractual rate increases averaging 6.3%, the highest since Q3 2022.
2. Truckload / Asset-Based Truckload: Full truckload services using company-controlled truck capacity, offered through ArcBest's truckload division and the acquired Panther Expedited Services (2012). Revenue is generated on a per-mile or per-shipment basis.
3. Asset-Light / Freight Brokerage: Truckload brokerage and managed transportation services through MoLo Solutions (acquired November 2021) and Panther's brokerage operations. ArcBest arranges third-party carrier capacity for shippers and earns a margin on the difference between arranged and market rates. The asset-light segment posted record volumes in Q3 2025.
4. Managed Logistics / Transportation Management: End-to-end supply chain orchestration including mode optimization, pool distribution, vendor consolidation, warehousing, and distribution. Offered as a managed service with fees typically based on shipment volume, warehousing storage, or as a percentage of freight spend.
5. Time-Critical / Expedited Shipping: Same-day, overnight, next-day, and second-day expedited delivery services with dedicated 24/7 teams monitoring shipments from pickup to delivery. Revenue generated on expedited service premiums above standard rates.
6. International / Global Logistics: Ocean freight (LCL and FCL), air freight, and international supply chain management through ArcBest International, originally established as ABF Global. Revenue from international forwarding fees, customs brokerage, and ocean/air transportation markups.
7. U-Pack Moving Services: Consumer and SMB do-it-yourself moving service (U-Pack), where customers pack their own belongings and ArcBest provides the trailer or container for a fixed or per-door rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ArcBest provides integrated freight transportation and supply chain solutions combining asset-based LTL and truckload services (ABF Freight, Panther) with asset-light truckload brokerage (MoLo Solutions). The portfolio includes managed logistics, warehousing and distribution, international forwarding, time-critical expedited shipping, refrigerated transport, and the U-Pack DIY moving service for consumers and SMBs. Technology platforms ArcBest View, Vaux, and AI-driven pricing/routing tools are embedded in service delivery for quoting, booking, visibility, and carrier matching.

Product overview

ArcBest is an integrated logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of freight transportation and supply chain solutions. The portfolio includes asset-based operations through ABF Freight (LTL) and Panther (expedited/truckload), asset-light brokerage services via MoLo Solutions, and technology platforms including ArcBest View (unified digital customer platform), Vaux (automated freight movement system), and API/EDI integration capabilities. The company provides LTL, truckload, time-critical, international, warehousing, managed logistics, refrigerated, retail, and tradeshow shipping services across the US, Canada, Mexico, and globally. ArcBest's technology strategy emphasizes AI-driven operational efficiency through dynamic pricing, automated quoting, and carrier matching, positioning itself as a technology-enabled logistics provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vaux: Automated freight movement platform that enables rapid trailer loading/unloading and comprehensive shipment visibility
• ArcBest View
• ABF Freight
• Panther Premium Logistics
• MoLo Solutions
• U-Pack

Products and services

• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping Regional and national LTL freight consolidation service delivered through ABF Freight, with class-based tariff pricing, per-hundredweight rates, accessorial charges, and fuel surcharges. Targeted at manufacturing, retail, and industrial shippers requiring nationwide coverage.
• Full Truckload Shipping Truckload services including flatbed, dry van, and refrigerated options for exclusive-use trailer shipments, delivered via company-controlled capacity and brokerage through Panther Premium Logistics and MoLo Solutions.
• Time-Critical / Expedited Shipping Expedited shipping services for time-sensitive shipments requiring same-day, overnight, next-day, or time-definite delivery with precise pickup and delivery windows and dedicated 24/7 monitoring.
• Truckload Brokerage (MoLo Solutions) Asset-light truckload brokerage arranging third-party carrier capacity for shippers and earning a margin on the difference between arranged and market rates; MoLo serves enterprise shippers with managed transportation services.
• Managed Logistics / Transportation Management End-to-end supply chain orchestration including mode optimization, pool distribution, vendor consolidation, warehousing, and distribution. Priced per shipment, per warehousing storage, or as a percentage of freight spend under multi-year contracts.
• Warehousing and Distribution Storage, inventory management, and distribution services including pallet pick, case pick, pick and pack, e-commerce fulfillment, merge-in-transit, and assembly services for retail and industrial customers.
• International Freight Forwarding Global shipping solutions including international air freight, ocean (LCL and FCL), and ground transportation to over 130 countries, with customs brokerage and supply chain management through ArcBest International.
• Refrigerated Shipping
• U-Pack Moving Service
• ArcBest View Unified digital platform that combines quoting, booking, and shipment visibility across ArcBest's logistics solutions, enabling customers to manage shipments through a single interface with real-time tracking, cost monitoring, and performance reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vaux platform unloads trailers in under 5 minutes with comprehensive freight visibility
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Uber FreightminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Uber Freight and Tesla launched a joint 'Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program' offering subsidized Tesla Semi truck purchases bundled with guaranteed freight loads and charging infrastructure. ArcBest was mentioned as an operator evaluating Tesla Semi trucks in this context, though the program is primarily between Uber Freight and Tesla.
• TeslacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ArcBest partnered with Tesla to pilot and evaluate the Tesla Semi Class 8 electric truck. The partnership began with a 2025 pilot program on the Reno-Sacramento corridor where ArcBest logged 4,494 miles at 1.55 kWh per mile efficiency — exceeding Tesla's own projections. Following the successful pilot, ArcBest purchased two Tesla Semi trucks for extended benchmarking against its diesel fleet, with plans to expand to California linehaul operations and Reno, Nevada. The partnership positions ArcBest as a leader in evaluating EV trucking technology for LTL operations.
• Panther Expedited Services (Acquired)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012ArcBest completed the purchase of Panther Expedited in 2012, expanding its portfolio of transportation solutions and adding expedited shipping capabilities to its service offerings. Panther operates as a division of ArcBest providing time-critical and expedited freight services alongside its carrier network.
• TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcBest partners with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) as part of its human rights commitment. Since 2018, all ABF Freight drivers have been required to complete TAT training during onboarding, and all campus employees have access to human trafficking training through ArcBest's online employee management system.
• Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcBest partners with Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) as part of its industry-wide effort to create awareness and disrupt human trafficking networks. This complements the company's internal TAT training program.
• MoLo Solutions (Acquired)coreTechnology or IntegrationArcBest acquired MoLo Solutions, a Chicago-based truckload freight brokerage, effective November 1, 2021. The acquisition enhanced ArcBest's logistics capacity, operational scale, and ability to serve larger customers. MoLo operates as part of ArcBest's asset-light segment and contributed to record brokerage volumes in Q3 2025.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is the largest and most profitable LTL carrier in North America, directly competing with ArcBest's ABF Freight in the same product category with similar terminal-based network economics. It is the gold-standard benchmark for LTL operating ratio.
• XPO: XPO is a pure-play LTL carrier spun from its former brokerage business, directly competing with ArcBest in North American LTL with a similar terminal network model. Comparable scale, customer base, and operational profile.
• Saia: Saia is a public LTL carrier with a comparable terminal network serving similar mid-market and enterprise shippers, directly competing with ArcBest's ABF Freight. Both companies are pursuing aggressive terminal expansion strategies.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is a large multi-modal carrier with asset-based truckload and growing LTL operations, directly overlapping with ArcBest's truckload, brokerage, and LTL service offerings. Comparable scale and customer base.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates intermodal, dedicated, and asset-light brokerage services that directly overlap with ArcBest's managed logistics and brokerage segment. Both serve large enterprise shippers with multi-modal solutions.
• Schneider National: Schneider operates truckload, intermodal, and logistics services comparable to ArcBest's full suite. Both target similar enterprise customers with integrated asset-based and asset-light offerings.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner operates dedicated truckload, one-way truckload, and logistics services that overlap with ArcBest's truckload and managed logistics segments. Similar enterprise customer focus and scale.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is an intermodal and logistics provider directly comparable to ArcBest's intermodal and managed logistics offerings. Both serve enterprise shippers requiring multi-modal supply chain solutions.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest North American freight broker, directly comparable to ArcBest's MoLo Solutions asset-light brokerage segment. Both compete for truckload capacity and serve similar enterprise customers via technology platforms.
• RXO: RXO is a technology-driven freight brokerage and last-mile provider that directly competes with ArcBest's MoLo Solutions and managed logistics businesses. Both leverage digital platforms to match shipper demand with carrier capacity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments2 records

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