logistics
Brad Beech Sues Brother Over Trucking Company Stake & Embezzlement Claims
The brothers teamed up to start a companion logistics company called Everyone On Time Safely Logistics LLC, with each owning half, according to a lawsuit filed in Pulaski County that has started the legal dispute over stake in one of the state’s fastest-growing trucking companies. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas’ Cold Storage Industry Heating Up
Major players are dominating the cold storage market nationally, but Arkansas still has plenty of room for local businesses to thrive. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Rep. Brian Evans on the Future of Logistics
Evans is president and CEO of L&L Freight Services Inc. of Cabot. read more >
Revenue, Profits Down at PAM Transport in 1Q
PAM Transport Inc. of Tontitown reported Friday first-quarter revenue for fiscal 2024 of $182.6 million, down from $221.7 million in the same quarter a year ago. read more >
‘The Best Move for All’ (Editorial)
Managers who, by being flexible, can keep a high performer on staff earn their pay. read more >
Shelley Simpson to Fulfill Prophecy at J.B. Hunt
Craig Harper, J.B. Hunt’s longtime COO who retired this year after 31 years, told Simpson years ago she could be CEO of the company someday. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Intermodal Remains Integral at J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell announced a new intermodal partnership with BNSF Railways on Nov. 7. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Bringing More Jobs to West Memphis with Mayor Marco McClendon
McClendon was elected mayor of West Memphis in 2018 and won reelection in 2022. read more >
Bentonville’s Ox Attracts National Press, Investors
Charu Thomas, 25, founded Ox in Bentonville, whose technology integrates AI and wearable devices to optimize supply-chain efficiency, addressing pandemic-induced challenges. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
West Memphis Industrial Renaissance: Surge Sparks Optimism for Economic Development
Scouts for a cold storage warehouse, solar panel manufacturing, electric vehicle-related production and a couple of chemical plants are taking lingering looks at the possibilities of setting up shop in the city. read more >
by George Waldon -
Ox of Bentonville Closes $12.6M in Series A Funding
Ox has created an artificial intelligence platform and wearable technology that it says streamlines supply chain management by more than 20%. read more >
J.B. Hunt Expands Transloading to Seattle and Laredo
Both new operations will enable J.B. Hunt to transfer customers’ international freight to equipment for domestic transport using the company’s transportation assets and capacity solutions. read more >
Little Rock’s Emerging Identity as Logistics Hub
In the last two years, eight major distribution and logistics projects have been announced in the greater Little Rock area. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Miles, Minutes and Jobs: Jay Chesshir’s Workforce Equation
In assessing central Arkansas’ rise as a logistics hub, the CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber said the area has a driven workforce — and in this case, he meant employees who commute by car. read more >
Pallet Company Acquires Fort Smith Logistics Firm Propak
Propak CEO Steve Clark said the combined services of the companies will provide stability amid supply chain disruptions. read more >
USA Truck Plans to Add Nikola EVs to Fleet
The logistics company has signed an agreement to purchase 10 vehicles with the option to build on that order. read more >