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ArcBest (ARCB) freight president gets 2,200-share grant, 180 shares withheld

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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.

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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 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 180 $118.17 $21K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 13,328 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share05/05/2026A2,200A$013,328D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share05/05/2026F180D$118.1713,148D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Matthew R Godfrey05/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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.