ABF Selects 2006 Load Team

ABF Freight System,
Inc.(R), has selected its 2006 Load Team, an elite group of freight-handling
professionals from across ABF's North American network. The ABF(R) Load Team
members are:

Jack Barta, South Chicago
Tony Booher, Dayton, Ohio
John Brittian, Atlanta
Hector Chapa, Dallas
Chris Dutko, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Scott Hahn, Carlisle, Penn.
Randy Heath, Little Rock, Ark.
Carey Kearney, Albuquerque, N.M.
Ronnie Rowell, Kansas City, Mo.
Todd Smith, Salt Lake City

"Load Team members help to personify ABF's commitment to meeting the
needs of our customers through safe and efficient freight handling," says ABF
Senior Vice President of Operations Wes Kemp. "Due to the talents of
dedicated employees like these, shipping customers can trust ABF -- knowing
that more than 99 percent of all shipments are moved claim free."
Load Team members are selected on the basis of their safety records,
involvement in ABF's Quality Process, integrity and their ability to load
trailers in an optimal fashion -- a skill that facilitates the safe, timely
and efficient movement of shipments. The Load Team program was established
not only to honor outstanding performance but also to draw upon dock
employees' insights regarding dock procedures and equipment.
Established in 1923, ABF is one of North America's oldest and most
reputable motor carriers. Recognized as a benchmark for safety, security,
technology and freight-handling standards, ABF has a distinguished record of
service. In four of the past five years, ABF has earned either the Excellence
in Claims/Loss Prevention Award, the Excellence in Security Award, or both
from the American Trucking Associations Safety and Loss Prevention Management
Council. ABF is the only carrier to have earned both awards in the same year,
which it achieved in 2005 and 2001. ABF also was recognized by CIO magazine
for innovative excellence in information technology, earning the 2005 CIO
Enterprise Value Award for the transportation industry as well as a spot on
the CIO Top 100 Companies list in both 2005 and 2004