Recent events
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2026
Tesla holds Semi event announcing new customers as first deliveries begin
On Thursday evening Tesla held an event at its new Semi factory next to Gigafactory Nevada (stated capacity 50,000 trucks a year) to announce a raft of new and existing customers for the Tesla Semi, including PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, WattEV, ABF, Einride, IMC, and OK Produce. First deliveries of the truck started this week; Tesla did not reveal order numbers or update the Semi's price.
2021
ABF Freight selected for 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award
ArcBest announced that its less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight was selected as a 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award winner, recognizing environmental performance.
2020
ABF Freight president receives Herbert Metzger Service Award
The Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services honored ABF Freight president Tim Thorne with the 2020 Herbert Metzger Service Award for his and ABF's commitment to helping military personnel transition to civilian careers. The award was announced December 15 at a virtual reception.
2020
ArcBest receives five Quest for Quality Awards
ArcBest announced that it received five 2020 Quest for Quality Awards. The awards recognized ABF Freight in two categories and ArcBest services and brands in additional categories.
2019
ABF Freight receives two 2019 ATA excellence awards
ABF Freight received the American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Excellence in Security Award and 2019 Excellence in Claims & Loss Prevention Award. The awards were announced on December 1.