FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of three cents ($0.03) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value, on February 9, 2011, payable on February 23, 2011.

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.


    Contact:  Mr. David Humphrey, Vice President of
     Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
                                                    Telephone: (479) 785-6200

SOURCE Arkansas Best Corporation