by - May 30, 2023 7:40 pm
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has opened an 84-space commercial truck park in West Memphis. The $6 million facility will provide a rest area for the more than 20,000 commercial…
by - May 30, 2023 2:46 pm
Walmart Inc. has announced plans to expand electronic shelf pricing technology in the next 18 months to 500 more stores for 60 million shelf labels through a partnership with Vusion….
by - May 28, 2023 9:56 am
The Arkansas Trucking Association added two new members to its board of directors at its recent annual conference held in Little Rock this year. Ryan McDaniel of Walmart Transportation and…
by - May 22, 2023 4:22 pm
Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, criticized the slow rollout of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law, or Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), that he voted against. He gave it a D…
by - May 20, 2023 10:20 am
In the hyper-competitive retail world, the rise of media network platforms such as Walmart Connect or Target’s Roundel continues to grow amid ever-changing consumer expectations. Researchers at the Sam M….
by - May 16, 2023 8:02 pm
The trucking industry is in a freight recession, but trucking companies can come through it if they take care of their people, J.B. Hunt President Shelley Simpson said at the…
by - May 15, 2023 10:35 am
A new state law might have long-term benefits for Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), particularly if it reaches an agreement on how the city of Highfill’s sales tax revenue is…
by - May 13, 2023 10:38 am
The National Retail Federation said the rise of resale continues to be a significant focus, with more retailers entering the growing market at the urging of consumers. Morningstar estimates the…
by - May 12, 2023 10:19 am
Shelley Simpson, president of Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services, and Gov. Sarah Sanders will be featured speakers at the annual Arkansas Trucking Association Conference & Vendor Showcase next week in…
by - May 11, 2023 1:32 pm
The state’s leisure and hospitality (tourism) sector continues in early 2023 with the significant gains posted in 2022. Arkansas’ tourism tax is up 15.7%, with tourism sector jobs up almost…
by - May 11, 2023 1:17 pm
According to a recent survey, trucking companies are less confident in their 2023 expense budgets amid a challenging freight market. But with some improvements, they can efficiently organize budgets, increase…
by - May 10, 2023 3:32 pm
Researchers at the University of Arkansas are studying the rise of intermodal freight, which comprises goods transportation via railroads. The study is underway amid rail safety concerns following some high-profile…
by - May 9, 2023 1:57 pm
U.S. freight spending and shipments declined in the first quarter, but the market could be stabilizing, according to a new report. The two metrics decreased from the same period in…
by - May 6, 2023 11:33 am
There is a widening gap between consumer perceptions and reported inflationary food prices by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to a survey report from PYMNTS.com conducted in late…
by - May 2, 2023 11:12 am
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill recently reported its best March for enplanements since opening in 1998. Enplanements, or passengers flying out, rose by 26.8% to 80,742 in March…
by - May 1, 2023 2:06 pm
Huntsville-based poultry carrier Lew Thompson & Son Trucking Inc. was recently acquired by Covenant Logistics Group Inc. for about $100 million. The acquisition was completed on April 26 amid a…
by - April 30, 2023 10:03 am
A new apprenticeship program might help settle a debate over whether 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers can safely haul interstate freight. However, the program has struggled with low participation levels…
by - April 29, 2023 9:59 am
The pet business is a competitive one. And the $65 billion pet services market is drawing the attention of more non-pet retailers as a way to increase revenue streams as…
by - April 27, 2023 1:36 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., recently announced his support for a bipartisan bill to increase truck parking capacity and improve existing truck parking infrastructure. The bill would provide $755 million…
by - April 27, 2023 11:26 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. hosted its annual shareholders meeting Thursday (April 27). Shareholders approved four proposals in the 10-minute meeting at the company’s headquarters. Following are the…
