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ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The company will release its financial results before market opens, followed by a conference call with executives at 9:00 a.m. EDT.

Investors can access the call by dialing (800) 715-9871 with conference ID 6423434. A playback will be available through August 13, 2025 at (800) 770-2030. The call will also be webcast live on ArcBest's website at arcb.com.

ArcBest (ARCB) has achieved significant recognition for its Vaux technology suite, winning the 2025 Material Handling Solution of the Year from SupplyTech Breakthrough. The Vaux ecosystem includes three key components: the Vaux Freight Movement System for efficient trailer loading/unloading, Vaux Smart Autonomy featuring robotic forklifts with 3D perception, and the new Vaux Vision technology that transforms standard forklifts into intelligent dimensioners. Additionally, ArcBest has joined NVIDIA's Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab to enhance safety features for Vaux Smart Autonomy. The Vaux MP system notably reduces unloading time from hours to under 5 minutes, while the Smart Autonomy solution addresses labor challenges with advanced robotics. The recognition from SupplyTech Breakthrough, which evaluates thousands of nominations from over 15 countries, underscores ArcBest's innovation leadership in logistics technology.

ArcBest (ARCB) has appointed Mac Pinkerton as the new Chief Operating Officer of Asset-Light Logistics, effective January 5, 2026. Pinkerton, who brings 28 years of experience from C.H. Robinson where he served as president of North America Surface Transportation, will succeed Steven Leonard, who is retiring in June after 24 years with ArcBest.

During the interim period between Leonard's retirement and Pinkerton's start date, the asset-light organization will report to Seth Runser, president of ArcBest. The appointment reflects ArcBest's commitment to strengthening its leadership team with experienced industry professionals.

ArcBest (NASDAQ: ARCB) announced significant progress in its Vaux Vision technology pilots and a key leadership change. Initial pilot results confirm the effectiveness of Vaux Vision, a 3D perception technology that transforms forklifts into intelligent mobile dimensioners, in capturing accurate freight dimensions with in-motion processing. The company plans to expand capabilities to include hazardous materials identification, non-stackable freight detection, and packaging integrity assessment.

The company appointed Brian Nachtigall as General Manager of Vaux, effective May 28, bringing over 20 years of experience in warehouse automation and industrial technology. Additionally, Craig Wahlmeier, current vice president of innovation and operations for Vaux, will retire in February 2026 after 38 years with ArcBest.

ArcBest reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenue of $967.1 million, down from $1.0 billion in Q1 2024. The company posted net income of $3.1 million ($0.13 per share), compared to a net loss of $2.9 million in the prior year.

Key highlights:

• Asset-Based revenue was $646.3 million with a 4.3% decrease in tonnage
• Asset-Light revenue reached $356.0 million, showing a 9.5% decrease
• Customer contract renewals saw average increases of 4.9%
• Productivity improved by 1.1%
• Over $24 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

Despite challenging freight conditions and manufacturing sector weakness, the company achieved record managed solution shipment levels. Cost-saving initiatives and productivity gains through technology and network design helped offset market softness and higher operating costs.

ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 23, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2025. This dividend announcement reflects the company's continued commitment to returning value to shareholders through regular dividend payments.

ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The company will release its financial results before market opening, followed by a conference call with executives at 9:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. CDT).

Investors can participate by calling (800) 715-9871 with conference ID 6423434. A recorded playback will be available until May 13, 2025, accessible by dialing (800) 770-2030 with the same conference ID. The call will also be webcast live on ArcBest's website at arcb.com.

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company (ARCB), is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with additional Orange EV terminal trucks. Following an initial deployment of four trucks in June 2022, ABF has grown its fleet to nine vehicles and has ordered five more for 2025 deployments.

The expansion demonstrates ABF's confidence in Orange EV's equipment, which according to ABF Freight president Matthew Godfrey, meets their operational requirements for safe, reliable, and affordable service. The investment aligns with ABF's commitment to responsible environmental management while maintaining their service standards in the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier sector.

ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) has announced the launch of Vaux Vision™, a new technology solution currently in pilot phase that transforms forklifts into intelligent mobile dimensioners. The technology provides precise, real-time freight measurement capabilities and can handle freight of various shapes and sizes, not to standard pallets.

The company has also expanded its existing Vaux Technology Suite, including enhancements to the Vaux Freight Movement System™ and Vaux Smart Autonomy™. These solutions serve customers across multiple industries, including data centers, automotive, manufacturing, retail, and air cargo sectors.