ABF Freight System, Inc. ®, the largest subsidiary of Arkansas Best Corporation,[4] is an integrated source for comprehensive supply chain management. Beginning in 1923 as a local freight hauler, the company has evolved into a global provider of customizable supply chain solutions. The company’s infrastructure includes a Dual-System® Network for handling regional and national less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation of general commodities. ABF® ended 2011 with revenue of $1.73 billion and approximately 10,000 active employees.[3]
In 2011, ABF was named: National LTL Carrier of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council;[5] a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine;[6] a CIO 100 company by CIO magazine;[7] an Information Week 500 company by Information Week magazine; and winner of the Excellence in Security Award from the American Trucking Associations (ATA).[8] ABF is the only six-time winner of the ATA President’s Trophy for Safety,[9] the only six-time winner of the Excellence in Security Award,[8] and a five time winner of the Excellence in Claims/Loss Prevention Award.[10]
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The ABF portfolio of logistics services features TimeKeeper® expedited and time-definite shipping, self-move services provided by U-Pack Moving®, Supply Chain Services order fulfillment and inventory services, TurnKey® white-glove inside delivery and set-up services, Trade Show exhibit transport and logistical services, and Global Supply Chain Services non-vessel operating common carrier ocean transport.
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