Arkansas Best Corporation to Appear at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference


FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 8, 2011 - Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) will appear at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, February 15 from 4:00 p.m. until 4:35 p.m. ET. Judy R. McReynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer will make a company presentation. The live program will be webcast (in a listen-only mode) and an archive will be available following the presentation.

To access the live audio, please go to the company's website at arkbest.com. This presentation will be archived through February 28.

Arkansas Best Corporation, headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a transportation holding company. ABF Freight System, Inc., Arkansas Best's largest subsidiary, has been in continuous service since 1923. ABF provides transportation of less-than-truckload ("LTL") general commodities throughout North America. More information is available at arkbest.com and abf.com.

SOURCE Arkansas Best Corporation

CONTACT:Mr. David Humphrey,Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Communications of Arkansas Best Corporation,+1-479-785-6200

Web Site: www.arkbest.com

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