Company Announcements

Fourth annual list recognizes groundbreaking advancements in technology

FORT SMITH, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2024-- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that it has been named to Fast Company’s annual Next Big Things in Tech list. Now in its fourth year, the influential list honors emerging technology spanning a variety of industries for their profound impact on consumers, businesses and society in general.

This year, Fast Company recognizes 138 technologies in 28 categories for their potential to revolutionize the way we work and live. ArcBest’s Vaux Smart Autonomy is highlighted in the General Excellence category for “helping robots and humans safely work side by side.”

Vaux Smart Autonomy combines autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklifts and reach trucks, intelligent software and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement – all while keeping humans in the loop. Vaux forklifts and reach trucks are equipped with advanced perception software, sensors and cameras that help the vehicles safely navigate warehouses, distribution centers and other industrial facilities. With a 3D, 360-degree view, the AMRs can see their environment as humans do to avoid each other or the people and structures around them. Learn more about the full Vaux technology suite here.

“Our customer-obsessed mindset drives us to continuously innovate, developing leading-edge solutions like Vaux to keep supply chains moving safely and efficiently,” said Dennis Anderson, chief strategy officer at ArcBest. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Fast Company, and I’m excited for what’s to come from our team of creative problem solvers and all of the game-changers on this year’s Next Big Things in Tech list.”

“The Next Big Things in Tech provides a fascinating glimpse at near- and long-term technological breakthroughs across a variety of sectors,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “Spanning everything from semiconductors to agricultural gene editing, the companies featured in this year’s list are tackling some of the world’s most pressing and vexing problems.”

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ABOUT FAST COMPANY

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. The editor-in-chief is Brendan Vaughan. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication, Inc., and can be found online at fastcompany.com.

ABOUT ARCBEST

ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 15,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need – from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company is developing ground-breaking technology like Vaux™, one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023. For more information, visit arcb.com.

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