Monday, December 18, 2006

ABF, FleetNet Announce New VPs

Two subsidiaries of Arkansas Best Corp. of Fort Smith have announced new vice presidents.

ABF Freight System Inc. has appointed Barry C. Hunter to vice president of administration and treasurer effective Feb. 1. Hunter, who has been with the company for 20 years, is now director of traffic services.

Hunter will assume the position being vacated by Arthur N. Lynch, who is retiring on Jan. 31.

Meanwhile, FleetNet America Inc. named Gary W. Cummings to executive vice president and chief operating officer effective Jan. 1. In this new position, Cummings will be responsible for all of FleetNet's operations. Cummings currently is serving as FleetNet's vice president of corporate services and will continue to oversee all information technology issues for the company.

Cummings has held various positions with Arkansas Best Corp. and its subsidiaries. He joined FleetNet two years ago. The company is a third-party vehicle maintenance company.

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