ArcBest (ARCB) strategy chief gets 1,450-share grant and 78-share tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ARCBEST CORP /DE/ Chief Strategy Officer Christopher A. Adkins reported routine equity compensation activity. On the same date, he received a grant of 1,450 shares of common stock at no cost and had 78 shares withheld to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly holds 7,352 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Adkins Christopher A

Role Chief Strategy Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,450	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	78	$118.17	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 7,352 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Equity grant: 1,450 shares Tax-withholding shares: 78 shares Post-transaction holdings: 7,352 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Equity grant 1,450 shares Non-derivative stock grant to Chief Strategy Officer

Tax-withholding shares 78 shares Shares disposed to cover tax liability

Post-transaction holdings 7,352 shares Common stock directly owned after transactions

Tax-withholding reference price $118.17 per share Price associated with 78-share tax-withholding disposition

Transaction date May 5, 2026 Date of reported non-derivative transactions

Tax-withholding count 1 transaction Form 4 transactionSummary taxWithholdingCount

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, grant/award acquisition, Form 4, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, +1 more

5 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for the 78-share transaction"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition" for the 1,450-share grant"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share financial

"security_title: "Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share""

beneficially owned regulatory

"total_shares_following_transaction field indicates shares beneficially owned after transactions"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Adkins Christopher A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8401 MCCLURE DRIVE

(Street)

FORT SMITH ARKANSAS 72916

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARCBEST CORP /DE/ [ ARCB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Strategy Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	05/05/2026		A		1,450	A	$0	7,352	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	05/05/2026		F		78	D	$118.17	7,274	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Christopher A Adkins	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did ARCB (ArcBest) executive Christopher A. Adkins report?

Christopher A. Adkins reported a routine equity grant and related tax withholding. He received 1,450 shares of ArcBest common stock as a grant and had 78 shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, all reported as non-derivative transactions in the Form 4 filing.

Did Christopher A. Adkins buy or sell ARCB stock on the open market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales by Christopher A. Adkins. Reported transactions were a grant of 1,450 shares and a tax-withholding disposition of 78 shares, which reflects shares withheld for taxes rather than a discretionary market sale.

How many ARCB shares does Christopher A. Adkins own after these transactions?

Following the reported equity grant and tax withholding, Christopher A. Adkins directly owns 7,352 shares of ArcBest common stock. This post-transaction share count is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total shares beneficially owned after the non-derivative transactions.

What does the tax-withholding transaction in the ARCB Form 4 mean?

The tax-withholding transaction reflects 78 ArcBest shares disposed of to cover tax liabilities. It is coded as an F transaction, described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, and does not represent an open-market sale initiated by the executive.

What is the nature of the 1,450-share ARCB grant to Christopher A. Adkins?

The 1,450-share transaction is reported with code A, indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition. It represents stock-based compensation in ArcBest common stock, acquired at a reported price of $0.0000 per share rather than a purchase on the open market.