USA Triathlon and ABF U-Pack Moving® agree to exclusive sponsorship package for 2006 season

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(Fort Smith, Ark. and Colorado Springs, Colo., June 27, 2006) – USA Triathlon and ABF U-Pack Moving® have entered into a marketing partnership for the 2006 season. As the exclusive transportation provider, ABF U-Pack Moving will assist the USA Triathlon in moving triathlon equipment throughout the country.

"We are pleased to assist USA Triathlon in moving race gear and equipment for the 2006 USA Triathlon season," said Kay Lynn Clay, manager of business development for ABF U-Pack Moving. "The new ReloCube^TM containers, measuring 6’x7’x8’, are just the right size for moving gear and bikes to any race destination."

Tim Yount, senior vice-president of marketing and communications for USA Triathlon noted, "With events throughout the country, USA Triathlon needed an efficient, reliable transportation provider. The U-Pack service fits our needs perfectly." The partnership includes discounted moving services to all association members for out-of-state moves. This discount can be used for moving race gear or a traditional household move.

ABF U-Pack Moving operates with the simple promise of "We Drive, You Save." The company delivers a full-size trailer or a ReloCube to a customer’s home for loading. Customers have two business days to load. ABF U-Pack Moving picks up the trailer or ReloCube and drives the shipment to the destination for unloading. Extended storage is also available with a ReloCube move, allowing riders the ability to pre-ship their gear, so they can have it immediately when they arrive.

ABF U-Pack Moving is a service of ABF Freight System, Inc.®, one of North America’s oldest and most reputable motor carriers. ABF Freight System, Inc. is the largest subsidiary of Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq:ABFS).