ABF Freight System, Inc.

Friday, December 20, 2002: Gerald Pirpich named ABF vice president of marketing and pricing.
Friday, December 13, 2002: ABF selects 2003 load team.
Wednesday, December 4, 2002: Selling Power Magazine names ABF one of the top three service companies to sell for.
Tuesday, October 29, 2002: ABF Shipment Director™ helps shippers improve productivity.
Monday, October 21, 2002: ABF Freight System reports a 92.9% operating ratio.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002: ABF President and CEO David E. Stubblefield to retire in 2003; Robert A. Davidson named his successor.
Thursday, October 10, 2002: ABF director named Claims/Loss Prevention Professional of the Year.
Wednesday, October 9, 2002: ABF recognized by American Trucking Associations as Best in Claims/Loss Prevention.
Tuesday, October 8, 2002: ABF 2003 Road Team announced.
Friday, October 4, 2002: Negotiations to begin for National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA).
Thursday, September 12, 2002: ABF driver Scott Harris named National Driver of the Year.
Friday, August 30, 2002: abf.com ranked in the Top 10 of all Business-To-Business Web sites.
Thursday, August 29, 2002: Transportation Secretary Mineta discusses best practices in safety and security with ABF officials.
Thursday, August 15, 2002: ABF celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
Tuesday, August 13, 2002: Twenty state champions represent ABF at national championships.
Thursday, July 18, 2002: ABF reports a 95.9% operating ratio for second quarter 2002.
Friday, April 26, 2002: ABF selects the "Best of the Best" for president's quality awards.
Friday, April 19, 2002: ABF announces first quarter 2002 results; business levels continue to be low.
Wednesday, January 30, 2002: ABF promotes A. J. Phillips to Vice President of Industrial Relations and Safety & Security.
Wednesday, January 30, 2002: ABF's Vice President of Industrial Relations and Safety & Security, John Dale, retires after 40 years in transportation.
Tuesday, January 22, 2002: ABF reports a 94.5% operating ratio for the fourth quarter, 93.8% for 2001.
Friday, January 18, 2002: ABF selects its 2002 Load Team, consisting of the top freight-handling professionals from across ABF's North American network.