trucking

A popular bumper sticker of the 1970s, spotted throughout rural areas, read, “Don’t complain about a farmer with your mouth full.” The same can be said about the trucking industry. Except in the latter’s case, the phrase doesn’t go far…

The Arkansas Trucking Association will celebrate 90 years of trucking in the state and host its annual business conference and vendor showcase in Hot Springs this week. The educational forums will be held Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12…

ArcBest’s less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight, has won the 2021 Excellence in Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Award – LTL Division from American Trucking Associations. ABF is the first nine-time winner of the award which is presented annually to one motor…

J.B. Hunt announced its first quarter 2022 earnings and revenue increases on Monday April 18. The company’s Q1 2022 earnings increased 65.9 percent from first quarter of 2021. Earning expectations at J.B. Hunt were $1.94 per share, and revenue expectations…

Walmart is fortifying its supply chain by offering to pay its private fleet drivers up to $110,000 annually, with veteran drivers being eligible to earn even more based on factors like tenure and location, the global retail chain announced on…

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is supporting legislation to reform ocean freight shipping. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act would help level the playing field for American exporters by making it harder for ocean carriers to refuse goods ready to export…

Judy R. McReynolds ArcBest Judy R. McReynolds is the chairman, president and CEO of ArcBest®. Under her leadership, ArcBest has evolved into a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company — leading the way with cutting-edge technology and customized solutions that help keep…

ArcBest, the supply chain logistics provider based in Fort Smith that operates ABF Freight, will acquire MoLo Solutions of Chicago, the company announced Wednesday. With the acquisition, ArcBest will become a top 15 U.S. truckload broker with access to more…

Supply chain logistic company ArcBest® announced Wednesday that it has won the Quest for Quality Award in three separate categories, as selected by readers of Logistics Management.  These awards have been regarded as the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence in the transportation and logistics industry.       ArcBest…

Chester Charles “Shorty” Jones began his trucking business with a 1954 AutoCar diesel truck, a strong work ethic and family values while he hauled poultry from Arkansas to the West Coast and oranges back home. Now, more than 60 years…