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Robert A.
Davidson is Treasurer of the American Trucking Associations.
He has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Arkansas Best Corp.
since February 2006 and a Director since December 2004 as well as Chief Executive Officer of ABF Freight System, Inc. since February 2003.
Mr. Davidson was President and Chief Operating Officer of Arkansas Best from January 2005 to February 2006.
He was President of ABF Freight System from February 2003 to July 2008, Vice President of Marketing and Pricing from August 1997 to February 2003, and Vice President of Pricing from April 1982 to August 1997.
Mr. Davidson served at the Economic Analysis Department as an Analyst, Manager, and a Director from 1972 and 1982.
Former positions of Robert A. Davidson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ARCBEST CORPORATION | President | 30/12/2009 |
| PROSPECT CAPITAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 14/09/2006 |
American Trucking Associations, Inc.
 American Trucking Associations, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Trucking Associations, Inc. provides safety and security services to the trucking industries. The firm also provides educational programs and industry research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Treasurer | - |
ABF Freight System, Inc.
 ABF Freight System, Inc. TruckingTransportation ABF Freight System, Inc. provides transportation of general commodities freight, involving primarily LTL shipments. General commodities include all freight except hazardous waste, dangerous explosives, commodities of exceptionally high value, and commodities. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR | President | - |
Training of Robert A. Davidson
| The University of Arkansas | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ARCBEST CORPORATION | Transportation |
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
ABF Freight System, Inc.
ABF Freight System, Inc. TruckingTransportation ABF Freight System, Inc. provides transportation of general commodities freight, involving primarily LTL shipments. General commodities include all freight except hazardous waste, dangerous explosives, commodities of exceptionally high value, and commodities. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR | Transportation |
Prospect Capital Corp.
 Prospect Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Capital Corp., a traded business development company invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout, growth, development, and recapitalization. It acts as a co-investor and takes controlling interest. | Finance |
American Trucking Associations, Inc.
American Trucking Associations, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Trucking Associations, Inc. provides safety and security services to the trucking industries. The firm also provides educational programs and industry research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
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