by - June 2, 2022 10:08 am
Aviation entrepreneur says NWA ‘where the action is’
Cyrus Sigari says there is an innate human desire to go up. “When you’re up, you see the world differently,” he said in a recent interview inside Thaden Fieldhouse at…
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by - June 1, 2022 3:32 pm
USA Truck wins Transplace award
Van Buren-based carrier USA Truck Inc. recently was named a 2021 National Truckload Carrier of the Year by Transplace, an Uber Freight company. “USA Truck is honored to be recognized…
by - May 19, 2022 3:10 pm
Arkansas Trucking Association appoints Jeff Loggins as board chairman
The Arkansas Trucking Association elected three new members and selected the next chairman for its Board of Directors, according to a Thursday (May 19) news release. Jeff Loggins, president of…
by - May 12, 2022 3:00 pm
Walton: NWA poised to be ‘hub’ for advanced air mobility technologies
Among many examples, one thing Northwest Arkansas is good at is scaling things up. Walmart Inc., Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transport Services are just three of the business illustrations…
by - May 9, 2022 6:47 pm
Arkansas Trucking Association turns 90, hosts conference in Hot Springs
Little Rock-based trade group Arkansas Trucking Association will host its annual business conference this week in Hot Springs as it celebrates its 90th year, according to a Monday (May 9)…
by - May 4, 2022 12:59 pm
Rogers startup Firebend offers supply chain, logistics technology
Rogers startup Firebend was spun out of Fort Smith-based Propak Corp. after founder Steve Clark envisioned the supply chain company as a technology company with supply chain expertise, an executive…
by - May 1, 2022 9:26 am
Walmart expands associate-to-driver program for private fleet
Walmart has described itself as a company that has turned ambition into opportunity throughout its history. The latest example of that philosophy is a pilot program for existing workers to…
by - April 30, 2022 9:59 am
Bentonville-made EVs to support moon mission
Three Bentonville-manufactured electric vehicles are expected to transport fully-suited NASA astronauts to their moon-bound spacecraft as part of a mission to complete the first human lunar landing in more than…
by - April 26, 2022 9:32 am
Walmart hires Kourtney Barrett as director of workplace mobility
Kourtney Barrett is a Bentonville native passionate about bringing ideas to life. She believes her latest opportunity to do that is once in a lifetime. On April 11, Barrett joined…
by - April 21, 2022 9:21 am
Arkansas getting up to $86.9 million to reduce carbon emissions
The Federal Highway Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced Thursday (April 21) an emissions reduction program that will provide $6.4 billion for states and metro areas…
by - April 20, 2022 9:39 am
P.A.M. earnings double; revenue up 47% in ‘best first quarter’
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. saw earnings double and revenue increase by double-digits in the first quarter amid strong growth that was limited by challenges, including the weather. After…
by - April 18, 2022 6:10 pm
J.B. Hunt exceeds expectations for first-quarter revenue, earnings
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted double-digit earnings and revenue increases in the first quarter as the carrier saw growth across all segments. After the markets closed Monday…
by - April 18, 2022 2:18 pm
XNA continues to see growth; plans $20 million Treasury investment
Passenger traffic at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continues to rise this year and is in line with 2018 levels, officials said. In a special-called XNA board meeting…
by - April 13, 2022 2:07 pm
Shipper survey highlights importance of pricing and timely shipments, visibility systems
Shippers said price is the top factor when selecting a carrier to transport their freight, according to a shipper survey. Fast, on-time performance and real-time visibility ranked second and third,…
by - April 11, 2022 1:19 pm
J.B. Hunt earnings, revenue to rise in first quarter
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post earnings and revenue increases in the first quarter as it positions itself for intermodal volume growth amid a looming…
by - April 10, 2022 10:32 am
FreightWaves hosting national supply chain event in NWA
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based FreightWaves, a provider of transportation and logistics data and content, will host its first supply chain event in Northwest Arkansas in May. The Future of Supply Chain will…
by - March 31, 2022 1:38 pm
Intermodal volumes expected to rise in second half of 2022, 2023
Intermodal volume growth has been limited by sub-par rail service, but it is expected to improve in the second half of the year and 2023, analysts said. In a recent…
by - March 17, 2022 9:00 am
Ozark Regional Transit likely won’t seek share of federal money
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will make available $1.47 billion for U.S. bus fleets and facilities as a result of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure…
by - March 16, 2022 1:08 pm
J.B. Hunt, BNSF to expand intermodal capacity; carrier’s stock soars to new high
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad company BNSF Railway Co. announced Wednesday (March 16) a joint initiative to improve intermodal service. Analysts praised the…
by - March 9, 2022 10:48 am
P.A.M. to retire treasury holdings, offer 2-for-1 stock split
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. announced Tuesday (March 8) it will retire its existing treasury share holdings and offer a 2-for-1 forward stock split of its common stock. The…