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C.H. ROBINSON EXPANDS GLOBAL NETWORK, ACQUIRES APC LOGISTICS

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Minneapolis, Minnesota(August 31, 2016) — C.H. Robinson continues to grow its global presence and today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APC Logistics, a leading provider of freight forwarding and customs brokerage services in Australia and New Zealand. The two companies have had a long-standing exclusive agent relationship for business in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

“This acquisition allows us to add great talent to our Global Forwarding team and advances the strategy to expand our global network,” said John Wiehoff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C.H. Robinson. “We will work hard to successfully integrate the valued employees, customers and suppliers of APC.”

APC Logistics is a privately held international freight forwarder, providing ocean, air, customs brokerage and consultancy services, currently serving over 3,000 customers and suppliers. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, APC Logistics employs approximately 300 people and has seven offices in Australia and two offices in New Zealand. APC had $334.2 million AUD (approximately $251 million USD) in total revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. C.H. Robinson intends to purchase APC Logistics for approximately $300 million AUD (approximately $225 million USD) in cash. The acquisition is expected to be accretive in 2016 and 2017 and will be financed through cash and funds drawn from C.H. Robinson’s existing revolving credit facility.

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Averitt Associates Contribute $25,000 to American Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts

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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2016) — In the wake of recent flood disaster in Louisiana, the associates of Averitt Express recently made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund.

The Red Cross is currently using the funds to provide food and shelter to thousands who have been affected by the floods, many of whom have lost their homes and possessions due to the weather-related disasters.

According to Averitt officials, the donation was made from funds collected through the company’s associate-giving organization, known as Averitt Cares for Kids. Averitt Cares for Kids is funded 100% by voluntary contributions from the company’s associates.

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XPO LOGISTICS RECOGNIZES SEVEN PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FOR SURPASSING TWO AND THREE MILLION SAFE DRIVING MILES

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GREENWICH, Conn. – August 30, 2016 – XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) today announced that two of its professional truck drivers have surpassed three million safe driving miles, and five additional drivers reached the two-million-mile mark. The drivers, who operate in long-haul service for XPO’s truckload business, were honored this month during a ceremony at the company’s service center in Clive, Iowa.

XPO has recognized Charles Robinson of Albia, Iowa, and  Pat Squier of Des Moines, Iowa, for three million safe driving miles; and Bryan Crosswhite of Findlay, Ohio, Charles Howell of Clay City, Ky., Donald Jackson of Queen City, Mo., Phillip Oaks of Jackson, Ky., and Mark Orr of Reelsville, Ind., for two million safe driving miles.

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Old Dominion Wins Big in 2016 Quest for Quality Awards

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THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Logistics Management named Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. a top multiregional LTL carrier in its 33rd annual Quest for Quality
awards for the seventh consecutive year.

In addition, Old Dominion’s Expedited services took home the award for best expedited motor carrier. These honors are awarded to companies that display excellence
in the logistics and transportation industry.

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C.H. ROBINSON AND WESTERN GROWERS CELEBRATE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

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Minneapolis, MN (August 25, 2016) — Ten years ago,
C.H. Robinson and Western Growers formed the Western Growers Transportation Program to provide supply chain solutions for fresh produce growers in North America. To celebrate the anniversary of this program, C.H. Robinson and Western Growers hosted a Giving Day on August 24, 2016, across the country, using C.H. Robinson’s Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, hub as a collection and distribution center.

In keeping with the produce focus of the program, the food drive event encouraged growers to donate to Feeding America—either through product or monetary donations. At the end of the day, participating growers and associations donated more than 240,000 pounds of produce, along with monetary donations, equating to over 250,000 meals. C.H. Robinson donated the transportation needed for the event. The donations went to Feeding America locations across the country. Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, providing food to 46 million low-income Americans every year.

“Over the past 10 years, C.H. Robinson has worked with many grower-shippers through the Western Growers Transportation Program and has helped them improve their supply chains,” said Luke Gowdy, general manager at C.H. Robinson. “We are energized by the 10-year celebration, the participation of growers in Giving Day, and the future of the program.”

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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Valdosta Service Center Celebrates 35 Years of Service

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Four original employees celebrate 35 years with company

LEXINGTON, S.C. (August 24, 2016) Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 35 years of quality without question service from its Valdosta, Georgia service center this August.

Located at 2126 West Hill Avenue, the Valdosta service center originally opened for business in August of 1981 and currently features 68 dock doors and employs 75 associates.

The facility is also celebrating the anniversaries of four original team members: Craig Moore, Assistant Service Manager, David Morris, Line Haul driver, and Brett Vincent, P&D driver. All three employees have been with the Valdosta service center since its opening in 1981 and are celebrating 35 years with the company.

“Thirty-five years ago, the Valdosta service center opened its doors and brought a new culture of trucking to the region,” said Algie Grubbs, regional vice president of operations, Southeastern Freight Lines. “Since opening, the Valdosta service center has experienced tremendous growth, increasing from its original eight employees and nine dock doors, and we could not be more proud to recognize their growth.”

The Valdosta service center was the 13th service center opened by Southeastern Freight Lines since its founding in 1950. Since then, the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states, Canada and Puerto Rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies.

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C.H. ROBINSON STRATEGICALLY EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH NEW OFFICE IN SLOVAKIA

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AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (August 23, 2016) —
C.H. Robinson continues to build upon its commitment to Europe with a recently opened transportation office in Bratislava, Slovakia. This office continues to build the company’s European presence and add to its growing office network in the region. In addition to opening the office, C.H. Robinson has also named a new branch manager, Michal Sojka, who will be responsible for leading the office’s growth.

Sojka believes the Slovakia office represents a leap forward for C.H. Robinson’s footprint in the region. “Slovakia is often seen as the center of Europe, and one of the bridges between Eastern and Western Europe. Over the past few years, the area has upgraded its infrastructure, making the transportation of goods to and from Slovakia more and more accessible. We have a great, qualified workforce, and I’m excited to grow this business with the
C.H. Robinson team.”

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ABF Freight, Panther Premium Logistics Earn Quest for Quality Awards

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• Logistics Management includes both carriers in expedited motor carrier category

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, August 22, 2016 — ArcBest Corporation® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is pleased to announce that ABF Freight® and Panther Premium Logistics® have been honored with 2016 Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management Magazine.

ABF Freight and Panther Premium Logistics are among winners in the expedited motor carrier category.

The award marks the fourth consecutive selection and fifth overall for ABF Freight.

“ABF Freight is honored to yet again receive a Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management and its readers,” said ABF Freight President Tim Thorne. “ABF Freight’s Quality Process has been part of our culture for decades, shaping how we serve our customers and holding us to a zero defects standard. It is especially gratifying to see that commitment to quality recognized by such a prestigious award.”

This is also the fourth consecutive year Panther has received the award.

“We are honored to be included among this year’s Quest for Quality Award winners,” Panther President and CEO Lou Schneeberger said. “Panther employees work hard to solve our customers’ problems quickly and efficiently, and they recognize the importance of quality. Their dedication is why customers rely on us for their transportation needs.”

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PITT OHIO Named 2016 Top Workplace in 3 Cities

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Pittsburgh, PA (August 19th, 2016) – PITT OHIO, a leading transportation and logistics company, today announced that it was ranked as a Top Workplace in three of its cities where terminals are located, including: Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH and Cincinnati, OH. This year’s recognition marks the sixth consecutive year PITT OHIO has made the list in Pittsburgh and the first times in both Cleveland and Cincinnati.

The Top Workplaces program is an annual award competition that ranks companies based on the opinions of the people who work there. Conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and engagement, the program asks employees to confidentially rate their employers on a wide range of attributes, including pay and benefits, opportunities for advancement, flexibility of schedules, and other key aspects.

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ABF Freight Driver A.J. Kelly Earns 2nd Place at National Truck Driving Championships

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  • Kelly earned the right to compete by winning Wyoming state driving championship
  • He competed in the Twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, August 19, 2016 — ABF Freight®, an ArcBestsm company (Nasdaq: ARCB), congratulates A.J. Kelly, an ABF Freight road driver from Cheyenne, Wyoming, for earning second place in the Twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships, held August 10-13, 2016, in Indianapolis.

To earn the right to compete in the national competition, drivers must win first place in their class during state competitions. The drivers also must maintain an accident-free driving record for the preceding 12 months.

“A.J. not only earned the right to compete in the nationals by winning first place in the Wyoming Twins class, he scored the highest on Wyoming’s written examination,” said ABF Freight President Tim Thorne. “His record with ABF Freight includes driving 16 years and 2 million miles with no accidents. A.J. is a true professional.”

Kelly has been driving professionally for 37 years. He is a two-time winner of the Wyoming Trucking Association’s Larry E. Meredith Award, which honors a driver’s professionalism. He has earned numerous awards at the state level, including two-time Grand Champion, five Team Trophies, Highest Written Score, Best Personal Interview, Rookie of the Year and the Kim Fife Award. Since he joined ABF Freight in 2000, Kelly has earned a Two Million Mile Award, a 16-year Safe Driving Certificate and a 15-year Safety Performance Award. He and his wife, Susie, have five children.

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