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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-104924"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARCB"
cik: "0000894405"
company_name: "ARCBEST CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2025-10-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T01:11:38.723737+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ArcBest appoints Chris Sultemeier to Board; Craig Philip to retire; Conrado named Lead Independent Director

## Summary
- Chris Sultemeier appointed to ArcBest Board effective Oct 29, 2025; serves on Compensation and Nominating/Governance committees.
- Dr. Craig E. Philip to retire from Board after January 2026 meeting, ending 14+ years of service.
- Eduardo F. Conrado elected Lead Independent Director effective Nov 1, 2025, replacing Steven L. Spinner.
- Judy R. McReynolds to retire as CEO Dec 31, 2025, remain Chairman; will receive additional $120,000 annual retainer.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-104924
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARCB
- cik: 0000894405
- company_name: ARCBEST CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2025-10-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894405/000110465925104924/0001104659-25-104924-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894405/000110465925104924/arcb-20251029x8k.htm

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