# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000894405
**File Stem:** 0001558370-25-009272
**Filing Date:** 2025-7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001558370-25-009272.hdr.sgml**: 20250717

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001558370-25-009272

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250717

**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**: 20250717

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250717

**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:** 251129034

**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 17, 2025 (July 17, 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 17, 2025, ArcBest Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Judy R. McReynolds, the current chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company, will retire as chief executive officer effective December 31, 2025, and Seth Runser, the Company's current president, will succeed Ms. McReynolds as chief executive officer and become a member of the Board effective January 1, 2026. Ms. McReynolds will continue to serve as chairman of the Board following her retirement, and Mr. Runser will retain his title as president of the Company.

Information regarding Mr. Runser required by Items 401(b), (d), and (e) of Regulation S-K was disclosed in the Company's proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2025 and is incorporated herein by reference. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Runser and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Runser was selected as an officer or a director, nor is he party to any related party transactions required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The information called for by Item 5.02(c)(3) of Form 8-K is unavailable as of the time of this filing, and the Company will file an amendment to this Form 8-K containing such information within four business days of such information becoming available.

**ITEM 7.01 – REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.**

On July 17, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. McReynolds' retirement and Mr. Runser's appointments. 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 17, 2025](arcb-20250717xex99d1.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 17, 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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| **Media Contact**: Autumnn Mahar** | **Investor Relations Contact**: Amy Mendenhall** |
| **Email**: amahar@arcb.com** | **Email**: invrel@arcb.com** |
| **Phone**: 479-494-8221** | **Phone**: 479-785-6200** |

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**ArcBest Announces Retirement of CEO Judy McReynolds;** <br>**ArcBest President Seth Runser Named CEO-elect**<br>

*Transition to be effective January 1, 2026;*

*McReynolds to continue as ArcBest Board of Directors Chairman*

**FORT SMITH, Arkansas, July 17, 2025** — ArcBest<sup>®</sup> (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leading integrated logistics company, today announced that Judy R. McReynolds will retire as chief executive officer effective December 31, 2025. The company's president, Seth Runser, will succeed McReynolds as chief executive officer on January 1, 2026. Runser will retain his role as president and has also been appointed to the board effective the same date. McReynolds will continue to serve as chairman of the board.

"The Board is pleased to appoint Seth as ArcBest's next CEO," said Steven Spinner, lead independent director. "Over the past 18 years, Seth has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and achieved strong results. His strategic insight and operational expertise have been instrumental in fostering innovation and advancing ArcBest's customer-centric approach as a leading logistics partner. This well-planned transition reflects the board's confidence in Seth's ability to lead ArcBest in its next chapter of growth and value creation for our stakeholders."

Spinner continued, "Since her appointment as CEO in 2010, Judy has led ArcBest through transformative change, delivering outstanding results and building a strong foundation for the future. Under her leadership, ArcBest has been a pioneer in the industry, making smart investments and implementing innovative technology at scale to deliver customized logistics solutions and provide a premium customer experience. Her integrity, vision and deep industry expertise have created a legacy. The entire ArcBest Board is deeply grateful to Judy for her decades of service, and we wish her the very best in her well-deserved retirement. We are fortunate she will continue to provide guidance and support as chairman."

McReynolds said, "It has been a tremendous honor to lead ArcBest and work alongside such a talented and committed team. Seth has played a pivotal role in ArcBest's evolution into a leading integrated logistics company, helping to deliver record results while steering the team through unprecedented change. I have complete confidence in his leadership and ArcBest's continued success."

"I am honored to be named CEO-elect and grateful for the trust Judy and the board have placed in me," said Runser. "My 18 years at ArcBest have given me a deep understanding of our business and industry. I'm excited to build on our company's more than 100-year legacy of innovation and customer service as we continue to drive momentum and deliver long-term value."

Runser continued, "Judy has shaped ArcBest's culture and championed the customer-led approach that defines who we are today and uniquely positions us to serve our customers using various modes of transportation

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across our integrated suite of solutions. From small businesses to some of the world's most recognizable brands, the ArcBest team is helping drive efficiencies amid ongoing supply chain uncertainties. I am committed to carrying that legacy forward and leading ArcBest into the future."

**About Seth Runser**

Runser is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of leading transformational change. As ArcBest president, he led strategic initiatives to drive profitable growth, advance premium service for customers and improve operational efficiency. As president of ABF Freight, Runser guided the organization through the global pandemic, secured a five-year labor agreement and led a transformation that delivered eight quarters of record performance. Runser began his career at ArcBest 18 years ago as a management trainee and has held leadership roles across operations, linehaul and executive management.

**About Judy R. McReynolds**

With 28 years at ArcBest and over three decades in transportation and logistics, McReynolds is a well-known and respected industry visionary. As CEO since 2010, she led the company's transformation into a full-service, multibillion-dollar logistics powerhouse. Under her leadership, ArcBest navigated significant industry disruptions, expanded its service offerings through five strategic acquisitions and introduced multiple leading innovations. A prime example is Vaux <sup>™</sup>, a groundbreaking suite of material handling solutions currently in pilot with multiple Fortune 500 companies. During her tenure, the company's revenue more than doubled, and operating income grew to nearly $300 million annually.

McReynolds previously served as ArcBest's chief financial officer and held senior roles in finance and accounting. She currently serves on the boards of OGE Energy Corp., First Bank Corp. and First National Bank and is a member of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Board and Executive Committee. In 2023, she was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.

**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 15,000 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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