Robert A. Peiser, Former Board Chairman at USA Truck, Dies at 70
USA Truck Inc. of Van Bureau says that former board Chairman Robert A. Peiser has died. He was 70 years old. read more >
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Marty Cook
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Marty Cook joined Arkansas Business in October 2013 after 19 years as an award-winning newspaper reporter. He covers the transportation industry and northwest Arkansas businesses.
Marty, a native of Shreveport, graduated from Missouri in 1993 with a bachelor of journalism. He has three daughters and lives in Prairie Grove.
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USA Truck Chairman Robert Peiser Steps Down
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Northwest Arkansas Plugs Into Innovation
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Investors Pay $3.9M For Convenience Store (NWA Real Deals)
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New ATA Hire Skylar Hatfield Following in Dad's Tire Tracks
Skylar Hatfield, the new director of safety services at the Arkansas Trucking Association, has an appreciation and love for trucking that comes naturally. read more >
J.B. Hunt CEO John Roberts Praises 2018 Success
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