Arkansas Trucking Association
Judy McReynolds’ 16-Year Leadership Journey at ArcBest
ArcBest's retiring CEO guided the company through the Great Recession, rebranded it and expanded logistics services, earning industry acclaim and a place in the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. read more >
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UA Little Rock, Cadence Bank & Heartland Forward Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Education, health care and nonprofits are the highlight of this weeks Movers & Shakers. read more >
Trucking Industry Pushes Back Against Rising ‘Nuclear’ Verdicts
Nuclear verdicts threaten trucking firms as multimillion-dollar jury awards rise nationwide. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Bill Davis, NASCAR and Trucking Legend, Dies at 74
Davis owned an Arkansas trucking company and was a renowned NASCAR team owner. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Trucking Leaders Say English Proficiency Rules Are About Safety, Not Politics
The subject has been in the news this summer after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April to enforce the requirements. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Trucking Industry Cheers Rollback of California Emissions Rules
Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton said the trucking industry is supportive of lower emissions and protecting the environment, but only in ways that also make sense for the industry’s economics. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Truck Parking Finally Gets Public Notice
Industry leaders say the decades-old shortage of safe truck parking is finally getting the attention it needs, with a proposed $755 million federal fund offering hope. read more >
by Marty Cook -
![Modern freight trucks are equipped with in-cab technology like lane assistance, collision mitigation, roll stability and adaptive cruise control. [PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Content_Horizontal_0098_ArcBest_ABF_Panther_Aerial_opt-300x194.jpg)
New Tech Transforming Arkansas Trucking Industry
Arkansas trucking firms are adopting new technologies—from in-cab cameras to AI route planning—to improve safety, efficiency, and logistics amid ongoing industry challenges. read more >
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Potential Tariffs Cause Concerns for Arkansas Trucking Industry
One of the chief concerns is the tariffs’ effect on equipment costs. Many tractors, trailers and other transportation equipment are imported into the United States, and the tariff tax could put upgrades out of reach for many companies. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Trump Ushers In New Trucking Era
Donald Trump’s return has trucking leaders hopeful for eased regulations and tax cuts, but experts warn of risks from his unpredictable style and market oversupply. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Secures $393M Grant for New I-55 Bridge
Officials say the new bridge spanning the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis is expected to cost $800 million. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Hunter Yurachek Discusses NIL Collectives & Fundraising Goals at ATA Conference
UA Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek was one of the guest speakers during the Arkansas Trucking Association’s conference on May 9 in Rogers. read more >
Truckers Promote Alternatives to EVs
Electric vehicles are a great idea for the private automobile sector but not so much for the trucking industry. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Maverick’s John Culp Elected Chair of Arkansas Trucking Association
Culp said his ascension won’t change the direction or goals of the ATA. Culp said he would just be sitting in a “different chair” at the board meetings. read more >
Driving Change: Arkansas Accelerates EV Infrastructure Overhaul with $54M
Arkansas will receive $54.1 million from the program to build NEVI-compliant electric charging stations throughout the state. The first 19 projects awarded this past year will cost nearly $15 million and are almost exclusively on the interstate system. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Reading the Future: Transportation (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
“We are going to continue to move goods from where they are made to where they need to be consumed. People are not going to change their habit and start going down to the port to pick up their groceries.” said Shannon Newton, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Rising Operational Costs Hit Truckers Hard
The freight recession has driven down what carriers can charge, while inflationary pressures have made operations more expensive. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Rising Insurance Premiums Hammer State’s Trucking Industry
The American Transportation Research Institute said last year that premiums rose 2.3% in 2021 and 2022; 2023 statistics aren’t official yet, but good news isn’t expected. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Teamsters Contract Prohibits Use of In-Cab Cameras
The in-cab cameras apparently first became an issue between the two sides in 2019 when ABF Freight told the union it was installing driver-facing cameras. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Robert Geary Appointed Controller of Sowell Management (Movers & Shakers)
He was previously controller of Coulson Oil Co. of Little Rock. read more >
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