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talkbusiness.net > 2026 > 02 > new-usa-truck-owners-seek-good-cadence-of-growth-longevity

New USA Truck owners seek ‘good cadence of growth,’ longevity

New USA Truck owners seek ‘good cadence of growth,’ longevity3+ hour, 22+ min ago   (977+ words) It's been a wild ride for USA Truck. In less than four years the company was bought and sold three times. That's people and systems in and out. Three times. And the corporate whiplash hit during a tough time for…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2026 > 01 > former-usa-truck-execs-buy-the-company-will-remain-based-in-van-buren

Former USA Truck execs buy the company, will remain based in Van Buren - Talk Business & Politics

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (400+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff([emailprotected]) January 9, 2026 4:37 pm 1,555 views Current and former execs with Van Buren-based USA Truck have acquired the trucking and logistics company less than three months after Denmark-based DSV said it would shed the division. The new…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 10 > dsv-announces-plan-to-sell-usa-truck

DSV announces plan to sell USA Truck

DSV announces plan to sell USA Truck3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (293+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff([emailprotected]) 3 hours ago 123 views Denmark-based DSV is seeking to sell USA Truck " once a publicly-held company based in Van Buren " as part of its integration of German-based DB Schenker. DSV acquired Schenker in a deal…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 10 > freight-sorter-systems-to-be-deployed-on-i-55-and-i-40

Freight sorter systems to be deployed on I-55 and I-40

Freight sorter systems to be deployed on I-55 and I-403+ mon, 4+ week ago   (257+ words) by George Jared([emailprotected]) 13 minutes ago 24 views Quarterhill, a provider of intelligent transportation system solutions, together with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Arkansas Highway Police have launched a $2.7 million project to modernize freight operations on two of…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 10 > arkansas-trucking-association-promotes-two-to-vp-roles

Arkansas Trucking Association promotes two to VP roles

Arkansas Trucking Association promotes two to VP roles4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (221+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff([emailprotected]) 24 seconds ago 0 views The Arkansas Trucking Association has named two new vice presidents to its leadership team. Sarah Newman has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, and David O'Neal has been named Vice…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 09 > freight-index-suggests-trade-wars-a-drag-on-freight-and-logistics-sectors

Freight index suggests trade wars a drag on freight and logistics sectors

Freight index suggests trade wars a drag on freight and logistics sectors4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (525+ words) by Michael Tilley([emailprotected]) 6 minutes ago 11 views Tuesday's (Sept. 17) Cass Freight Index suggesting trade wars continue to be a drag on shipping and logistics is likely not a surprise for folks at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services or Fort Smith-based ArcBest....

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 09 > truckers-move-arkansas-and-america

Truckers move Arkansas and America

Truckers move Arkansas and America4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (422+ words) by Sen. John Boozman([emailprotected]) 24 seconds ago 0 views Our economy increasingly depends on bringing goods directly to customers" doorsteps or utilizing on-time delivery to ensure businesses have the exact supplies they need, when they need it. This reality of modern…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 09 > georgia-pacific-acquires-anchor-packaging

Georgia-Pacific acquires Anchor Packaging

Georgia-Pacific acquires Anchor Packaging5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (264+ words) by George Jared([emailprotected]) 56 minutes ago 44 views One of the largest manufacturers in Northeast Arkansas has a new owner. Georgia-Pacific has acquired Anchor Packaging, according to a release on Monday (Sept. 8). Anchor Packaging has been a portfolio company of TJC…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 09 > watco-logistics-in-springdale-acquires-texas-based-colossal-transport

Watco Logistics in Springdale acquires Texas-based Colossal Transport

Watco Logistics in Springdale acquires Texas-based Colossal Transport5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (211+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa([emailprotected]) 6 seconds ago 0 views Colossal Transport provides logistics for over-dimensional and heavy-haul cargo. The acquisition is expected to enhance Watco Logistics" "multimodal project cargo capabilities and reinforces the company"s commitment to delivering safe, efficient and…...

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talkbusiness.net > 2025 > 08 > transportation-leaders-discuss-industry-metrics-tariffs-demand-planning

Transportation leaders discuss industry metrics, tariffs, demand planning

Transportation leaders discuss industry metrics, tariffs, demand planning5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (778+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa([emailprotected]) 15 hours ago 445 views Amid a freight recession that's lasted more than three years, transportation executives shared insights into planning for freight transportation needs for the remainder of this year and into 2026. On Tuesday (Aug. 26), transportation…...