ArcBest Corp. Will Break Ground Wednesday on New HQ

ArcBest Corp. of Fort Smith will break ground Wednesday on its new corporate headquarters, according to a company news release.

The ceremony is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith. Gov. Asa Hutchinson is scheduled to attend.

ArcBest, a transportation and logistics company, announced its expansion plans last year.

The approximate 200,000-SF 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 and CEO Judy R. McReynolds said in a statement. “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.

The company also has an option to purchase 30 additional acres for future expansion.

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.