Message from the Chairman Scheduling and real-time pickup optimizationare enhancing efficiency and service quality.These tools and others combine advancedtechnology with human expertise to lower thecost to serve while strengthening customerrelationships. For more than acentury, ArcBest’sgreatest strengthhas been itsresilienceand ability toadapt. From ourbeginnings as alocal Arkansasfreight hauler tothe global logisticscompany weare today, we’vestayed focused on what we can control: Our People and Leadership ArcBest’s success begins with its people.In 2025, we continued investing in talentdevelopment, leadership training andemployee engagement programs. Our annualsurvey showed strong alignment with ourculture and values, with 90% of employeesrecommending ArcBest as a great place towork and 83% planning to stay for the nextfive years. This commitment earned nationalrecognition as one of America’s Best LargeEmployers by Forbes and Statista and as aBest Company to Work For by U.S. News &World Report. disciplined execution, operational excellenceand delivering for our customers. That focushas enabled us to navigate challenging freightmarkets and economic uncertainty whileadvancing our long-term strategy. Delivering Results in aDynamic Market This year also marked a leadership milestonewith my retirement as CEO and a seamlesstransition. Effective January 1, 2026, SethRunser became Chief Executive Officer. His18-year journey from management trainee toCEO reflects our commitment to developingleaders from within. Seth’s operationalexpertise, customer-first mindset andstrategic vision position ArcBest for continuedsuccess. Since becoming President in 2025,he has focused on aligning teams, removingbarriers to growth and investing in technologythat meets our customers’ needs. I havecomplete confidence in his leadership andability to guide ArcBest with integrity andpurpose. We also strengthened our Boardwith the additions of Thom Albrecht, AnnBordelon, Bobby George and Chris Sultemeier,whose decades of experience in logistics,finance and technology will be invaluable aswe execute our strategy. In 2025, we achieved record volume andrevenue in Managed Solutions, expanded coreLTL shipments, and improved productivityacross Asset-Light operations. These resultsreflect our ability to help customers adaptto a changing freight environment and findcost efficiencies in their supply chains.We also returned more than $86 millionto shareholders through dividends andshare repurchases, and the ArcBest Boardincreased our repurchase authorization to$125 million, reflecting confidence in ourlong-term outlook. Our performance earnedexternal recognition as well: ArcBest wasnamed a 2025 Great Supply Chain Partner,received three Quest for Quality Awards,and was recognized as a 2026 America’sMost Reliable Company by Newsweek andStatista, reinforcing our reputation for serviceexcellence. Executing Our Strategywith Purpose Looking Ahead While external conditions remain challenging,ArcBest is well-positioned for the future.We will continue operating with discipline,making smart strategic decisions and focusingon what matters most — delivering for ourcustomers, our people and our shareholders.The market opportunity ahead is significant,and I have complete confidence in our teamand the path we’ve set. Our strategy is built on three pillars: growth,efficiency and innovation. These prioritiesguide how we operate and create long-termvalue. This year, at our first Investor Day in adecade, we shared ambitious yet achievabletargets for 2028, which reflect confidencein our disciplined, customer-led approachand ability to create sustainable shareholdervalue. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Driving Innovation forCustomers ArcBest rings the Opening Bell at theNasdaq MarketSite at Investor Day inNYC on September 29, 2025 Innovation powers this capability. In 2025,we advanced our AI-driven optimizationroadmap, improving both employeeproductivity and customer experience. ForTruckload, initiatives such as our CarrierPortal and Quote Augmentation are improvingmargins and speeding up response times.For ABF Freight, initiatives like Appointment Our Company ArcBest®is a multibillion-dollar integratedlogistics company that leveragestechnology and a full suite of shippingand logistics solutions to meet ourcustomers’ supply chain needs and helpkeep the global supply chain moving.Using our technology, expertise and scale,we connect shippers with the solutionsthey need — from ground, air and oceantransportation to we continued pursuing sustainableexcellence across ArcBest. Throughinnovation and responsible practices, weimproved operational Inbound Logistics 2025 G75 GreenSupply Chain Partner for the 14th time •Most Responsible Companies 2026 byNewsweek for the third consecutiveyear, earning a “3-Year Champion”designation efficiency, reduced ourenvironmental impactand delivered smartersolutions for ourcustomers. •2025 BNSF Sustainab