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New Hires at Southern Bancorp, UAMS & Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)

This week includes hires and promotions at ArcBest, Philander Smith University, Stone Bank, and more.

Public Companies / Transportation

Inside the Deal That Brought USA Truck Back to Arkansas

Three former top executives moved quickly to repurchase the carrier, betting on a familiar culture and a lean balance sheet. Their return signals a rare vote of confidence in a struggling sector. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal / Transportation

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 >
18-wheelersand and big trucks traveling on an interstate highway
Government & Politics / Public Companies / Transportation

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 >
Modern freight trucks are equipped with in-cab technology like lane assistance, collision mitigation, roll stability and adaptive cruise control. [PHOTO provided]
Technology / Transportation

New Tech Transforming Arkansas Trucking IndustryLock Icon

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 >
A gas station and convenience store in Fayetteville on Interstate 49 is a popular parking spot for many truckers. [michael woods]
Government & Politics / Real Estate / Transportation

Truck Parking Shortage Puts Pressure on US Supply Chain

Research has shown that truck drivers average nearly an hour a day looking for a place to park rather than continuing with their deliveries. Drivers who can’t find legal places to park often have to improvise. read more >
Industry

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 >
Banking & Finance / Legal / Transportation

Brad Beech Sues Brother Over Trucking Company Stake & Embezzlement ClaimsLock Icon

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 >
Business Services / Real Estate / Transportation

Little Rock and Atlanta Truck Parking Firms to Merge

Little Rock's Truck Park Management is merging with TRUX of Atlanta to form the largest truck parking management company in the U.S., addressing critical parking shortages with plans to develop 300 lots nationwide. read more >
Business Services / Government & Politics / Technology

FR8relay Gets $100K Grant for Testing of Relay Trucking System

The pilot program aims to showcase the practical application and benefits of the company's technology in real-world logistics operations. read more >
Energy / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

EPA Sets Strict Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses in Bid to Fight Climate Change

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of […] read more >
Business Services / Transportation

Arkansas Truck Driver Wages Below National Average

Arkansas ranked No. 1 in the United States with the highest concentration of jobs in the category. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Public Companies / Transportation

Tyson Launches Driverless Delivery Program With Kodiak Robotics

Deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio are set to begin this month. read more >
Business Services / Government & Politics / Legal

Arkansas-Made Brake Signal Device Held Up by Regulators

Intellistop Inc. of Fayetteville designed a product to reduce tractor-trailer collisions. But its business plan has hit a speed bump. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

Texas Keeping Most Truck Inspections Despite Border Gridlock

The delays have come after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered extra inspections of commercial trucks as part of his sprawling border security operation. read more >
Public Companies / Retail / Transportation

Walmart Offers Six-Figure Pay to Lure Truckers

The move comes as demand to move freight reaches historic highs. read more >
A Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle with USA Truck branding. USA Truck intends to make the truck the first zero-emission vehicle in its fleet. 
Business Services / Government & Politics / Legal

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 >
Jeff Lovelady, Transportation Industry Accounting Specialist & Partner with Bell & Company Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors
Transportation

Driver Per Diem: To Pay or Not To Pay, That is The Question

There are a lot of questions on the best way to manage per diem pay for truck drivers these days. read more >