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TCBY Founder Frank Hickingbotham Among 2026 Arkansas Business of the Year Honorees
Hickingbotham will be recognized along with more than 25 top businesses and nonprofits from around the state.
We hope readers took the time to read our Marty Cook’s profile last week of Judy McReynolds, who is retiring as CEO of ArcBest at the end of the year. […]
Revenue climbed slightly, driven by higher interest income and an increase in the average vehicle sales price.
‘True Grit’ (Editorial)
We hope readers took the time to read our Marty Cook’s profile last week of Judy McReynolds, who is retiring as CEO of ArcBest at the end of the year. […] read more >
Federal Review Finds 44% of US Trucking Schools Don’t Comply With Government Rules
The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days. read more >
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$500M Highway 112 Expansion Begins in Northwest Arkansas
Once the project is completed, the highway is expected to be able to handle more than 30,000 vehicles daily. read more >
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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 >
by Marty Cook -
U-Haul Moves Regional Repair Shop to North Little Rock, Lays Off 24 Workers
The new repair shop spans 30,000 SF and sits on a 13-acre parcel with room for expansion. read more >
ArcBest Reports $39.3M Q3 Profit, Topping Wall Street Forecasts
The company also announced a handful of changes to its board of directors. read more >
Arkansas Airports Navigate the Government Shutdown
Arkansas airports are buying meals for unpaid screeners and bracing for the day when workers can no longer afford to keep coming to work. read more >
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Mindy West Named Next CEO of Murphy USA
She's set to replace Andrew Clyde, who has led the company since it spun off from Murphy Oil in 2013. read more >
PAM Transport Swings to $5.6M Loss in Q3
The trucking company reported that revenue fell 17.7% on softening demand. read more >
USA Truck Headed for Another Ownership Change
The carrier is back on the market three years after it was acquired by German logistics giant DB Schenker. read more >
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Murphy USA CFO Galagher Jeff Resigns
Jeff joined the company from Dollar Tree in February 2024. read more >
J.B. Hunt Stock Jumps as Q3 Income Rises 12%
The trucking and logistics firm beat Wall Street expectations despite flat revenue. read more >
Arkansas and Regional Economy Holding Steady Despite ‘Pessimistic Outlook,’ St. Louis Fed Reports
The bank's contacts reported eroding consumer purchasing power and persistent labor shortages in three sectors. read more >
Arkansas Invests $2.7M to Modernize Freight Corridors with AI Technology
The project aims to improve truck safety and streamline inspections in key corridors without expanding roadways. read more >
$20.7M Awarded to Alternative Transportation and Trails Projects Across Arkansas
Sixty-seven projects across the state received funding. read more >
Trucking Industry Pushes Back Against Rising ‘Nuclear’ Verdicts
Nuclear verdicts threaten trucking firms as multimillion-dollar jury awards rise nationwide. read more >
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Steven Baker Resigns as Little Rock Airport Director After Suspension, Dispute With Commission
The final days of his 13-month tenure were marked by a clash over grant deadlines and an employment provision. read more >
Bill Davis, NASCAR and Trucking Legend, Dies at 74
Davis owned an Arkansas trucking company and was a renowned NASCAR team owner. read more >
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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 -
America’s Car-Mart Reports Q1 Loss of $5.7M
The car dealer's net loss was only $964,000 in the same quarter a year ago. read more >
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