ArcBest executive reports stock grant and withholding

ArcBest Corp. president of ABF Freight Matthew R. Godfrey reported routine equity compensation activity in company stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/07/2026 - 04:24 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ArcBest Corp. president of ABF Freight Matthew R. Godfrey reported routine equity compensation activity in company stock. On May 5, 2026, he had 180 shares of common stock disposed of at $118.17 per share to cover tax obligations. On the same date, he acquired 2,200 shares of common stock as a grant at no cost, bringing his direct holdings to 13,328 shares after these transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Godfrey Matthew R

Role President, ABF Freight

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,200	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	180	$118.17	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 13,148 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 180 shares at $118.17 Stock grant: 2,200 shares at $0.00 Post-transaction holdings: 13,328 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Tax-withheld shares 180 shares at $118.17 Shares delivered for tax liability on May 5, 2026

Stock grant 2,200 shares at $0.00 Grant, award, or other acquisition on May 5, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 13,328 shares Direct ArcBest common stock holdings after transactions

Tax-withholding shares total 180 shares Reported as taxWithholdingShares in transaction summary

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, Form 4

4 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

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, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share financial

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

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.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did ARCB executive Matthew R. Godfrey report?

Matthew R. Godfrey reported a small tax-related share disposition and a stock grant. He had 180 shares withheld at $118.17 per share for taxes and received 2,200 shares as a grant, all in ArcBest common stock.

Did the ARCB insider Form 4 show an open-market stock sale or purchase?

The Form 4 did not show any open-market buy or sell. It disclosed 180 shares withheld to pay tax liabilities and 2,200 shares acquired through a grant, both non-market, compensation-related transactions in ArcBest common stock.

How many ARCB shares does Matthew R. Godfrey hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Matthew R. Godfrey directly holds 13,328 shares of ArcBest common stock. This figure reflects both the 180-share tax-withholding disposition and the 2,200-share grant recorded on May 5, 2026.

What does the tax-withholding disposition on the ARCB Form 4 mean?

The tax-withholding disposition reflects 180 ArcBest shares delivered at $118.17 per share to cover tax liabilities. This type of transaction is not an open-market sale; the shares are used to satisfy taxes linked to equity compensation.

What type of stock award did the ARCB executive receive on May 5, 2026?

On May 5, 2026, the executive received a grant of 2,200 shares of ArcBest common stock. The shares were acquired at an indicated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a compensation-related stock grant or award.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Godfrey Matthew R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8401 MCCLURE DR.

(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)
	President, ABF Freight

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		2,200	A	$0	13,328	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	05/05/2026		F		180	D	$118.17	13,148	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/ Matthew R Godfrey	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)