FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ABF Freight System, Inc.(R), has selected its 2008-2009 Road Team, comprising 12 drivers who exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and practice it daily on North American highways and city streets. Road Team membership requires an exemplary driving record and is one of the highest honors an ABF driver can achieve. The new ABF Road Team members and the ABF Service Centers where they are based are:

    Wylie R. Basford - Ontario, Ore.
    David W. Boyer -- Wytheville, Va.
    Reginald D. Gamblin -- Amarillo, Texas
    Paul D. Gattin -- Little Rock, Ark.
    William S. Hall -- Atlanta, Ga.
    Kelvin L. Holly -- Albuquerque, N.M.
    Jeffery D. Larson -- Tulsa, Okla.
    Arthur H. Lucas -- Buffalo, N.Y.
    Gary L. Mason -- Cheyenne, Wyo.
    Chad Miller -- Chicago, Ill.
    Ben  B. Saiz -- Albuquerque, N.M.
    Christopher G. Smith -- Salt Lake City, Utah

'Chosen from what we believe is the best group of drivers in the transportation industry, our 2008-2009 Road Team members set the standard for customer care, professionalism and safe-driving.' says ABF Senior Vice President of Operations Wes Kemp. 'Their dedication and commitment to quality and error-free service make these drivers role models for the entire industry. We applaud their devotion to upholding the utmost standards of professionalism.'

During their 24-month term, ABF Road Team members speak at schools, transportation organizations, and other civic groups or meetings, addressing key issues such as safety and the vital role freight transportation plays in the global economy. Each member serves as an ambassador for ABF and the trucking industry, educating the public on sharing the road with trucks, what to expect from a professional driver and other topics of community interest.

Established in 1923, ABF(R) is best-in-class for safety, security, technology and freight-handling. InformationWeek, CIO, InfoWorld, and BtoB magazines have cited ABF's strategic use of information technology as exemplary. ABF is a five-time winner of the American Trucking Associations President's Trophy for Safety and the only four-time winner of the Excellence in Security Award. ABF is the only carrier to earn both the Excellence in Claims/Loss Prevention Award and the Excellence in Security Award in the same year, which ABF accomplished twice.

ABF provides guaranteed service for expedited or time-definite shipments via its TimeKeeper(R) service. Regional shipments are handled via the carrier's RPM(R) Network, providing next-day and second-day shipping. The ABF system stretches throughout North America, with local service centers serving all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Guam and Puerto Rico. Globally, the carrier serves 250 ports in more than 130 countries.

    ABF is the largest subsidiary of Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS).

     Contact:  Mr. Danny Loe, director of marketing & public relations
               Telephone: (479) 785-8803

     Websites:  http://www.abf.com
                http://www.TimeKeeper.com
                http://www.FreightValue.com
                http://www.upack.com

SOURCE ABF Freight System, Inc.

Source: PR Newswire (February 22, 2008 - 4:30 PM EST)

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