---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-23-005524"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARCB"
cik: "0000894405"
company_name: "ARCBEST CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2023-04-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-17T05:33:14.084156+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ArcBest names Matt Beasley as CFO effective May 14, 2023; David Cobb retires after 17 years

## Summary
- Matt Beasley, current treasurer, becomes CFO and treasurer effective May 14, 2023, succeeding David Cobb who retires.
- Beasley joined ArcBest in 2022; previously 15 years at Enable Midstream Partners in senior finance roles.
- Cobb will stay as senior advisor for transition; he retires after 17-year career at ArcBest.
- Beasley's base salary increased to $450,000; eligible for 65% short-term incentive and $90,000 long-term incentive for 2023.
- Starting 2024, Beasley's target long-term cash incentive will be $300,000; also receives equity grant target value $300,000.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-23-005524
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARCB
- cik: 0000894405
- company_name: ARCBEST CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2023-04-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894405/000155837023005524/0001558370-23-005524-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894405/000155837023005524/arcb-20230406x8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  David Cobb retired as vice president and chief financial officer at ARCBEST CORP /DE/.
  - Action: retired
  - Role: vice president and chief financial officer
  source text: David Cobb, vice president and chief financial officer of the Company, had informed the Company that he will be retiring in October 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894405/000155837023005524/0001558370-23-005524-index.htm
- Executive change
  Matt Beasley was appointed as vice president – chief financial officer and treasurer at ARCBEST CORP /DE/.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: vice president – chief financial officer and treasurer
  source text: Matt Beasley, currently the Company’s vice president and treasurer, will replace Mr. Cobb and become vice president – chief financial officer and treasurer, effective May 14, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894405/000155837023005524/0001558370-23-005524-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.