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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARCBEST CORP /DE/
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		CITY:			FORT SMITH
		STATE:			AR
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		STATE:			AR
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