By Brad Hicks There’s a lot of excitement around J.B. Hunt this time of year. Throughout August, we begin the planning process for Wreaths Across America, a national event honoring the legacy of those who have sacrificed their lives serving our country. For nearly a decade, a convoy of J.B. Hunt trucks has joined hundreds […]
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Truck Driving Championship Winners FULL LIST SEE PHOTOS HERE Technician Championship Winners FULL LIST SEE PHOTOS HERE ATA would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors, vendors, drivers, technicians, and fans for their support.
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LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Two graduating Arkansas seniors have been selected to receive scholarships from the Arkansas Trucking Association. Bass Burroughs of Mt. Vernon, Ark., and William Warren of Floral, Ark., are both planning to attend Arkansas State University – Beebe, Searcy campus this fall to pursue careers in medium/heavy duty truck technology. Each of
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On Wednesday, May 17, the Arkansas Trucking Association announced the 2022 Driver of the Year, Ken Geer; 2022 Safety Professional of the Year, Brett Graves; and 2022 Maintenance Professional of the Year, Samuel Satterfield. The top honors were announced at the awards luncheon during the ATA Conference in Little Rock, Ark. Each year, the Arkansas
Shannon Newton President, ATA What should you carry on an 18-mile trek descending 5,000 feet into the Grand Canyon? I’ve spent a lot of time researching this question over the last few weeks. The internet has innumerable lists and a few warnings. A headlamp and some SPF made my packing list. Comfortable shoes were a
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By Joey Berkemeyer To film or not to film? Everyone has an opinion. At Wayne Smith Trucking, we have front-facing cameras in everything we own. The front facing cameras can get you out of a jam or tell you when it’s best to settle a lawsuit before it gets worse. Side-facing cameras offer the same
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FedEx Express and other carriers were honored at the Arkansas Trucking Association Conference during the awards luncheon on May 17 in Little Rock, Ark. The association recognized winners in six categories, as well as an overall grand champion celebrating the safest fleets among the Arkansas Trucking Association member companies. FedEx Express earned the top award
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Little Rock, Ark. – Next week, nearly 300 trucking industry leaders will gather in Little Rock for the Arkansas Trucking Association Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase. A lineup of speakers will address economics, leadership, politics, workforce equity, nuclear verdicts and Arkansas’s role in the global supply chain. Two receptions, one honoring members of the Arkansas
Shannon Newton President, ATA In a regulated industry like trucking, solving industry problems often seems to require an act of Congress. I don’t mean that figuratively. The IIJA that provides federal dollars to our crumbling infrastructure was a bipartisan victory that passed only after years of lobbying and negotiation. The creation of FMCSA’s Drug
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By Marilyn Surber On Jan. 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse that would allow employers to have quick access to the drug testing violation history. For the last three years, every employer has been required to add drug testing information for its current drivers and to check
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