(Fort Smith, Arkansas, December 17, 2008) — ABF Freight System, Inc.^®, has been named as one of the top U.S. companies to sell for by Selling Power magazine. For 2008, ABF^® again was the highest ranked transportation company and ranked second overall in the service sector. This is the seventh consecutive year that ABF has ranked among the top 10 of the magazine’s annual listing.
 
“Continual improvement is a mandate at ABF, particularly as it relates to recruiting, training, and equipping sales professionals who understand the dynamics of our challenging industry,” says ABF Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roy Slagle. “Our sales representatives epitomize all ABF employees – employees who are trained to make decisions and respond to each customer’s unique requirements. By interacting with employees who are trained to think critically and respond proactively, ABF customers enjoy a unique relationship with our customer service team. Once again, it is very gratifying to have our team recognized as exceptional by this prestigious publication.”
 
The corporate research team at Selling Power annually identifies and ranks the best companies to sell for in the U.S., focusing on companies with sales forces of 500 or more people. Assessments are based on compensation, training and career mobility. Selling Power ranks the top 25 manufacturing companies and the top 25 service companies to complete its annual list of the 50 best companies to sell for.