Shannon Newton President, ATA In early April, I traveled with a group of Arkansas trucking executives to Washington D.C. to meet with our delegation and share our experiences and asks on important policy issues, as part of our annual Call on Washington. The trip can feel like a whirlwind. In two days, our attendees […]
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ATA Elects New Chairman, Directors at 2022 Conference REPRESENTATIVES FROM J.B. HUNT, WAYNE SMITH TRUCKING, MHC KENWORTH JOIN RANKS The Arkansas Trucking Association held Board of Directors elections at its annual conference in Hot Springs, Ark., May 11-13. Outgoing Chairman Mark Morris, president and CEO of Hamburg-based Morris Transportation Services, announced Jeff Loggins, president of
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Wyatt Jepsen, Walmart Transportation, and Russ Curbo, Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, receive top awards at ATA Annual Conference On Wednesday, May 11, the Arkansas Trucking Association announced the 2021 Driver of the Year, Wyatt Jepsen, and 2021 Safety Professional of the Year, Russ Curbo. Jepsen is a professional driver for Walmart Transportation. Carson is
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Three Arkansas Seniors to Receive Technician Scholarships from Arkansas Trucking Association Three graduating seniors have been selected to receive scholarships from the Arkansas Trucking Association. Each of the students will receive a $7,500 scholarship from the Carl Tapp Memorial Scholarship Fund to support their pursuit of careers in medium/heavy duty truck technology. Below are the
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2022 Arkansas Trucking Championship Winners Nine professional truck drivers and two technicians have qualified to compete for national titles after taking top prizes in the 2022 Arkansas Trucking Championship this weekend. The written and hands-on competitions brought together 108 of the best drivers and 50 of the top technicians in the state for a demonstration
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2021 Maintenance Professional of the Year – Ryan Womack, McKee Foods Transportation At the Arkansas Technician Championship in Rogers last month, the Arkansas Trucking Association announced the winner of a new award: the Maintenance Professional of the Year Award. The inaugural recipient, Ryan Womack, fleet maintenance superintendent for McKee Foods Transportation, LLC, was named at
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Trucking Wages Up Alongside Freight Demand, Driver Shortage As demand for truck drivers rises among a growing shortage, so have driver wages, according to a new study by the American Trucking Associations. In the wake of increased shipping spurred by the pandemic and compounding fractures in the supply chain, the truck driver shortage has grown
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By Mark Morris In April, I joined Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton and other trucking executives for my first Call on Washington. Over two days, we walked miles back and forth over Capitol Hill for meetings with our delegation to talk trucking. After more than two years of virtual this and webinar that, I
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Shannon Newton President, ATA Whether you’re eager for your first set of keys and real freedom or seeking a professional license to earn a living, getting a driving license is a process. Some take drivers’ education courses to prepare, and others flip through the little study guides provided by the state police. I was lucky
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By Roby Brock As we enter 2022, I’ll celebrate (and commiserate) working at the state capitol or covering Arkansas politics for 30 years. My first foray in state politics was working in the transition office when then-Gov. Bill Clinton was elected president and he transferred power to then Lt. Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. I got
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