The new intermodal port in Arkansas between Van Buren and Fort Smith continues to move forward with hopes of breaking ground in two years. The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority met on July 7 to learn about updates to the project.
July 12, 2021Business, Logistics, TCA
Intermodal Port in Arkansas Moves Forward
Government, Business, Safety
Repairs to I-40 Bridge Could Take Months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Repairs to the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee could take months after a crack was found in the span, forcing thousands of trucks and cars to detour and shutting down shipping on a section of the Mississippi River, a transportation official said May 12.
May 12, 2021Government, Business, Safety
Arkansas Approves Sales Tax; Rideshare Drivers Score Win in California
Although the next occupant of the White House remained unclear the day after the election, certain transportation-related issues were definitively settled at the state level Nov. 3.
November 4, 2020Business, Logistics
Supply Chain Hall of Fame to Open in Arkansas Next Year
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals will build its new Supply Chain Hall of Fame in Rogers, Ark., the organization’s board of directors said.
September 27, 2019Business, Safety
First-Time Qualifier Daniel Patterson Earns Arkansas’ Grand Champion Honors
When Daniel Patterson left his home to compete in Arkansas’ truck safety contest this month, his goal was pretty big. He wanted to win his class.
July 25, 2018Business, Logistics, TCA
Plans for Inland Port on Arkansas River Taking Shape
Elected officials received a status update on an inland port and intermodal project on the Arkansas River at the Port of Van Buren.
August 24, 2017Government, TCA
Arkansas State Highway Agency Now Called ArDOT
The transportation agency for Arkansas has a new name.
August 3, 2017Government
Arkansas Gives $3 Million to University for Trucking Studies
The University of Central Arkansas received a $3 million award to create an endowed faculty position that will focus on the trucking industry, the Associated Press reported.
September 1, 2015Government, Business
Newton Promoted by Arkansas Trucking Association
The Arkansas Trucking Association said June 11 it has promoted Shannon Newton to be its new president.
June 12, 2014Government
Arkansas Best Renamed ArcBest Corp.
ArcBest Corp. is the new name of Arkansas Best Corp., the less-than-truckload and logistics operator announced.
May 2, 2014