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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARCBEST CORP /DE/
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD
		CITY:			FORT SMITH
		STATE:			AR
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		4797856000

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		STREET 1:		P O BOX 10048
		CITY:			FORT SMITH
		STATE:			AR
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ARKANSAS BEST CORP /DE/
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