# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000894405
**File Stem:** 0001558370-25-009533
**Filing Date:** 2025-7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001558370-25-009533.hdr.sgml**: 20250724

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001558370-25-009533

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250724

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250724

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250724

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ARCBEST CORP /DE/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000894405
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 710673405
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-19969
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251146920

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8401 MCCLURE DRIVE
- **CITY:** FORT SMITH
- **STATE:** AR
- **ZIP:** 72916
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4797856000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** P O BOX 10048
- **CITY:** FORT SMITH
- **STATE:** AR
- **ZIP:** 72917-0048

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ARKANSAS BEST CORP /DE/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930917

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June 30

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

### FORM 8-K

#### CURRENT REPORT
**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025 (July 24, 2025)

### ARCBEST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Delaware** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**0-19969** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**71-0673405** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Commission<br>File Number) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**8401 McClure Drive**<br>**Fort Smith, Arkansas**<br>(Address of principal executive offices) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**72916**<br>(Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(479) 785-6000**

**Not Applicable**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.

**☐** Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

**☐** Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

**☐** Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

**☐** Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title of each class | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trading Symbol(s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of each exchange on which registered |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock $0.01 Par Value | &nbsp;&nbsp;ARCB | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nasdaq |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company**☐**

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.**☐**

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**ITEM 5.02 – DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.**

On July 24, 2025, Steven L. Spinner notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ArcBest Corporation (the "Company") of his decision to retire from the Board, effective October 31, 2025, after more than 14 years of service on the Board.

Also on July 24, 2025, the Board increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members and elected Thomas Albrecht to the Board as a director, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Albrecht to serve on the Audit Committee, effective immediately, and determined that he qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by SEC rules. Mr. Albrecht's initial term on the Board will expire at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which time he will stand for election to a new term.

Mr. Albrecht serves as Chief Revenue Officer of Reliance Partners. Mr. Albrecht has not engaged in any related person transaction with the Company that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and he is not a party to any arrangements or understandings with any other persons pursuant to which he was elected as a director of the Board.

For his service as a non-employee Board member, Mr. Albrecht will participate in the Company's non-employee director compensation arrangements, including an initial grant of restricted stock units, which he will receive on the fifth business day following the Company's earnings release for the second quarter of 2025, or such other dates as may be determined by the Board. In addition, as of July 24, 2025, Mr. Albrecht entered into the Company's standard indemnification agreement for directors. For a general description of the compensation program for the Company's non-employee directors and Board committee members and the Company's indemnification agreements with the members of the Board, please see the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2025.

**ITEM 7.01 – REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.**

On July 24, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Spinner's retirement and Mr. Albrecht's appointment. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

The information furnished in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Exhibit No.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>**Description of Exhibit** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**99.1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Press release of ArcBest dated July 24, 2025](arcb-20250724xex99d1.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**104** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |

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**Signatures**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | **ARCBEST CORPORATION** |
|  |  | (Registrant) |
| Date:  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;July 24, 2025 | /s/ Michael R. Johns |
|  |  | Michael R. Johns |
|  |  | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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| **Investor Relations Contact**: Amy Mendenhall** | **Media Contact**: Autumnn Mahar** |
| **Phone**: 479-785-6200** | **Phone**: 479-494-8221** |
| **Email**: invrel@arcb.com** | **Email**: <u>amahar@arcb.com</u>** |

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#### ArcBest Announces Appointment of Thom Albrecht to Board of Directors

#### Steven L. Spinner to retire from the ArcBest Board of Directors after 14-years of dedicated service
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, July 24, 2025 — ArcBest<sup>®</sup> (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today announced that the ArcBest Board of Directors has appointed Thom Albrecht as a new independent director, effective immediately. Long-serving director Steven L. Spinner will retire from the board, effective October 31, 2025.

Albrecht brings over 35 years of experience in transportation and logistics to the board and will serve on the Audit Committee. He currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, a commercial insurance agency specializing in transportation and logistics, where he previously held the role of CFO. He also held various executive positions at Celadon Group, an Indianapolis-based truckload company, including CFO and Chief Commercial Officer. Albrecht spent 28 years on Wall Street specializing in the transportation sector and is a 7-time Wall Street Journal All Star. He was recognized multiple times as best analyst in his sector for regional/boutique firms by Institutional Investor magazine, and his extensive industry expertise and investor mindset are highly complementary and additive to the ArcBest Board. His appointment aligns with ArcBest's ongoing commitment to valuing diverse perspectives and our efforts to enhance long-term sustainable value for shareholders.

"We are pleased to welcome Thom to our Board of Directors," said Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman and CEO. "His extensive experience in finance, capital allocation, business strategy and insurance – viewed through the lens of our complex industry – adds meaningful perspective to our board as we continue to execute on our long-term strategy."

Spinner joined the ArcBest Board of Directors in 2011 and served as Lead Independent Director for nine years, as well as a member of the Audit Committee. During his tenure, Spinner helped guide ArcBest through many key milestones that contributed to its transformation from an LTL company into a leading integrated logistics company. He supported succession planning and oversaw multiple acquisitions as ArcBest expanded its comprehensive suite of logistics solutions.

McReynolds continued, "I have enjoyed working closely with Steve over the last fourteen years. His insight and experience in leading companies through transformational growth has been especially helpful. His engagement, dedication and drive have been valuable to me, to the ArcBest leadership team and to the ArcBest Board. The entire board and I wish him all the best."

These changes are part of ArcBest's regular assessment of board size, composition and current balance of skills and characteristics. Additional updates are expected in the coming months as the review process continues.

**About ArcBest**

ArcBest<sup>®</sup> (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company is developing ground-breaking technology like <u>Vaux</u><sup>™</sup>, one of the TIME Best Inventions of 2023. For more information, visit arcb.com.

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