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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

ArcBest Corporation Begins Construction On Fort Smith, Arkansas, Corporate Headquarters

04/15/2015
ArcBest Corporation will break ground for construction on its new corporate headquarters at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

In May 2014, ArcBest, a transportation and logistics company, announced the purchase of 40 acres off McClure Drive in east Fort Smith for the corporation’s new headquarters. The approximate 200,000-square-foot building is expected to be completed in late 2016 and will help ease the company’s current tight quarters as it continues to experience significant growth.

“Nearly one year ago we announced the start of a new era for our organization,” said ArcBest President/CEO Judy R. McReynolds. “I am truly excited to take the next step toward another milestone as we break ground on a new company headquarters, which will support our plan to create 975 additional jobs in Fort Smith through 2021. We believe this region possesses a great pool of talent, and we look forward to having these exceptional employees build a career with us.”

Once complete, the four-story building is anticipated to house approximately 850 employees of ArcBest corporate and ABF Logistics, as well as Panther Premium Logistics personnel who work in Fort Smith. While the building will allow for growth, the company also has an option to purchase 30 additional acres for future expansion. Situated in newly developed Chaffee Crossing, the new headquarters will be east of Massard Road near the historic McClure Amphitheater. The location also will include easily accessible bike and walking trails.

"With the upcoming construction of its new corporate headquarters and plans to grow the company's local workforce, ArcBest is making a significant investment in Fort Smith," Governor Asa Hutchinson said. "The transportation and logistics sector is a large part of Sebastian County's economy. Tomorrow's groundbreaking further strengthens Arkansas's reputation as one of the nation's logistics hubs."

ABF Freight, the company’s flagship subsidiary, will remain located at the current office at 3801 Old Greenwood Road, along with ArcBest Technologies, the company’s IT solutions group. The relocation of ArcBest and ABF Logistics employees will create room for growth and expansion of ABF Freight and ArcBest Technologies at the existing facility.

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