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customers needing to finance truck
equipment, they will continue to work
with MHC Financial Services.
The online credit application takes
about five minutes to complete and
offers:
• A better user experience and
increased security
• Option to attach documents from
your phone or computer
• Quick save option to save your
application and return to it later
If you are interested in applying for
store credit, talk to your local MHC rep-
resentative to learn more.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE FOR
ALL YOUR NEEDS
Smith Paint & Body has the experi- TLG PETERBILT PARTNERS
ence and expertise to take care of all WITH U.S. ARMY VETERAN TAKE CONTROL
your paint and body work for mid-size RECRUITING PROGRAM
to heavy trucks of all makes and mod- The OF YOUR
els. You can count on us to give you Larson COMPANY’S
the very best service when it comes to Group (TLG)
fiberglass/SMC/aluminum repairs, glass Peterbilt is EDITORIAL
replacement/repairs, collision repairs, proud to be
RV and bus repairs, day cab conversions one of the COVERAGE
and painting/refinishing. No job is too newest members of the Partnership for
small or too large. We welcome your Your Success (PaYS) Program. This pro- This exclusive editorial Insider Trucking
insurance claim work and are happy to gram provides America’s soldiers with section is included in A look at the latest products, services and news from ATR advertisers
provide you with free estimates. Give us an opportunity to serve their country every single edition DRIVERS LEGAL PLAN
Drivers Legal Plan is a national law
CIA firm dedicated to protecting the rights
of professional drivers and the compa-
a call 501-354-8406. while they prepare for their future by of the Arkansas Wayne, Indiana. With his unparalleled nies for which they drive in the conti- payments, as well as increase efficiency.
The CIA team is excited to celebrate
nental United States.
The payment portals offer:
our 60th year in business this year.
Rick Custard began this journey in
• Access seven days a week,
24 hours a day
1962, opening CIA’s first office in Fort
• No fees for ACH payments
drive and determination, Mr. Custard
• Downloadable statements and view
invoices
developed CIA into the largest indepen-
• Automatic invoice payment
dently held adjusting company in the
scheduling
Affordable: The driver pays a small
guaranteeing interviews and possible Trucking Report and ahead toward the future. CIA continues moving violation and $250 for a simple MHC representative to learn how to
United States, a designation it still holds
$2.98 week legal retainer via payroll or
today.
settlement deduction.
• Customer control of authorized
As we celebrate this milestone and
Legal Fees: The driver pays a flat
users & more
Customers can contact their local
$100 legal fee for any moving or no-
reflect on our long history, we also look
accident that does not involve loss of
sign up for the prime service offering.
to add industry-leading talent to our
organization and build strong relation-
life or limb. No exclusions or limita-
ships with new client-partners. Quality
tions on hours. Other major violations
employment after the Army with part- is reserved for national organization. years and has a database of every case EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
work and customer service remain our
drugs, alcohol, smuggling etc. will be
quoted at one third off our normal rate.
focus. We strive to maintain the feel of
Experience: Drivers Legal Plan has
the family business Mr. Custard started
handled over 350,000 cases over 31
60 years ago, even while growing into a
This anniversary is special, not
in every court we have appeared. Our
Smith Paint & Body has the experi-
success rate is at 95% with some type of
only for our current CIA team, but
ence and expertise to take care of all
also for all the former CIA employees
relief. Learn more at Driverslegalplan.
ner businesses. A formal ceremony was advertisers only. It tireless efforts. with HighRadius Corporation to cre- replacement/repairs, collision repairs,
your paint and body work for mid-size
com or (405) 948-6576.

to heavy trucks of all makes and mod-
whose hard work and persistence have
made this longstanding company what
els. You can count on us to give you
the very best service when it comes to
NEW! MHC OFFERS DIGITAL
it is today. Thank you to the entire CIA
PAYMENT PORTALS
fiberglass/SMC/aluminum repairs, glass
team, both past and present, for your
MHC Kenworth recently partnered
day cab conversions and painting/refin-
Finally, we would like to extend a
and client-partners. We could not have
We welcome your insurance claim work
held to solidify the partnership and is a place where 42 sincere thank you to all our supporters ate a one-stop payment portal for truck ishing. No job is too small or too large.
loans, as well as parts, service, Carrier
and are happy to provide you with free
made it this far without you and appre-
and MHC Truck Leasing invoice pay-
estimates.
ciate your years of support!
ments. This new offering is exclusive
to MHC customers and will streamline
We are also expanding with our
“501 Sign and Graphics” which will be
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allow TLG to begin granting guaranteed advertisers may feature a
interviews for transitioning Active Duty, service, product or newsworthy
National Guard and Reserve Soldiers. item of their choosing — such
TLG Peterbilt and the trucking
industry are proud supporters of the as a new location opening,
military and veteran community and a new hire, a philanthropic
are dedicated to providing career oppor- event you participated in or
tunities to those who are serving or hosted, etc. Each advertiser has
have served in our nation's military. We the opportunity to submit an
501 Signs & Vinyl is a full ser- look forward to welcoming more veter- advertorial plus an image (like a
vice graphic business located at Wayne ans to the TLG Peterbilt family through photo or logo).
Smith Trucking in Morrilton. From the Army PaYS program. Contact the Arkansas
signs, banners, vehicle wraps, window Learn more about working at TLG Trucking Association to be
clings, and everything in between, we and current career opportunities at included in the next issue of the
can meet all of your sign and vinyl www.tlgtrucks.com/careers. ATR Arkansas Trucking Report and
needs. Give us a call at 501-208-3667 take control of your company’s
or visit us on Facebook at 501 Signs & editorial coverage.
Vinyl.
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Best Predictor of Future Crashes
Best predictor of future crashes



Since 2005, American Transportation Research Institute has collected information on drivers’ past behaviors
that are correlated to future crashes. Violations (in roadside inspections), traffic convictions and crashes were
Since 2005, American Transportation Research Institute some behaviors have consistently shown a strong relationship
indicators of future crash likelihood. While there has been some variation in the strength of predictability of future
has collected information on drivers’ past behaviors that are with future crashes. The top five most stable predictors of
crashes, several behaviors have consistently ranked high in ATRI’s reports.
correlated to future crashes. Violations (in roadside inspec- future crashes across all four reports, according to their
In every edition of the study (2005, 2011, 2018 and 2022), some behaviors have consistently shown a strong
tions), traffic convictions and crashes were indicators of median increased likelihood of a future crash, were reckless
relationship with future crashes. The top five most stable predictors of future crashes across all four
future crash likelihood. While there has been some variation driving violation (114%); failure to use / improper signal
reports, according to their median increased likelihood of a future crash, were reckless driving violation (114%);
in the strength of predictability of future crashes, several conviction (89%); a past crash (88%); failure to yield right-
failure to use / improper signal conviction (89%); a past crash (88%); failure to yield right-of-way
behaviors have consistently ranked high in ATRI’s reports. of-way violation (85%); and improper or erratic lane changes
violation (85%); and improper or erratic lane changes conviction (79%).
In ever edition of the study (2005, 2011, 2018 and 2022), conviction (79%).
Driver behaviors linked to future crash likelihood increase



Failure to yield right-of-way violation
Failure to use/improper signal
conviction

Past crash

Reckless driving violation

Failure to obey traffic sign conviction
Failure to keep in proper lane
conviction
Improper or erratic lane changes
conviction
Reckless/careless/inattentive/
negligent driving conviction

Improper lane/location conviction
Failure to obey traffic signal/light
conviction

Disqualified driver violation

False or no log book violation
Speeding 1-to-15 miles over speed
limit conviction

Hours-of-service violation

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140%



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Since 2005, American Transportation Research Institute has collected information on drivers’ past behaviors
that are correlated to future crashes. Violations (in roadside inspections), traffic convictions and crashes were
indicators of future crash likelihood. While there has been some variation in the strength of predictability of future
crashes, several behaviors have consistently ranked high in ATRI’s reports.

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relationship with future crashes. The top five most stable predictors of future crashes across all four
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violation (85%); and improper or erratic lane changes conviction (79%).


Driver behaviors linked to future crash likelihood increase



Failure to yield right-of-way violation
Failure to use/improper signal
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A Strong Foundation: People,



Technology, Capacity







By Shelley Simpson be met with integrity, excitement and col- and cost-effective way possible.

Guest Writer laboration from their peers. That naturally And we’re being proactive in our
leads to innovation. growth to keep pace with the demand
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. The company was founded on an for capacity. We’re the largest dedicated
recently passed a big mile- innovative idea for rice hulls, and that provider in North America, and we’re
stone: 60 years in business. mindset — to see things differently and also expanding our intermodal fleet to as
That’s 60 years of building on find their true potential — has been inher- many as 150,000 containers, adding to
Johnnie Bryan and Johnelle ent since day one. Mr. Hunt’s revolution- our J.B. Hunt 360box fleet, investing in
®
Hunt’s innovation and vision ary intermodal agreement in the late 80s transloading facilities and innovating cre-
for a more efficient supply disrupted the industry by bringing two ative shipment solutions.
chain. That’s 60 years of delivering for our historically competitive businesses together As we accelerate, we’re aligning
customers and taking care of our people. under one service offering. behind these three essential company
When we took the time to reflect When customers needed a company foundations to connect us all as one
on our history, three important themes that could manage their transportation dynamic company, from drivers to opera-
emerged. They are the foundations of all needs and act as an extension of their tions to sales to people teams and beyond:
that has come before, and all that will brand, we created Dedicated Contract People you trust. Technology that empow-
®
come after. These three company founda- Services . When a new opportunity devel- ers. Capacity to deliver.
tions personify the momentum that got us oped within that organization to deliver When our employees feel a sense of
here and the vision that will continue to and install home furniture and appliances, belonging and safety, their innovation is
push us forward. we turned customer demand into a busi- boundless. When our innovation allows
It all starts with people. When we ness segment — Final Mile Services . shippers and carriers to navigate the com-
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take good care of our people, they take And, when we discovered the need plexities of today’s supply chain, our tech-
good care of our customers, and that takes for a digital marketplace after listening to nology is powerful. And when our size,
good care of our business, which is good customers, carriers and drivers, we built scale and fleet density allow us to move
for our entire industry. People are at the the J.B. Hunt 360° technology platform, freight in the most efficient and cost-
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heart of it all. We’ve built a team of more raising the bar as the industry standard. effective way possible, we deliver.
than 38,000 employees spread out across It’s big ideas like these that continue to Standing on the strong foundations
the country who come to work every day advance our mission of creating the most of people, technology and capacity, there’s
focused on how they can revolutionize the efficient transportation network in North no limit to what we can achieve. And
way we do business and create exceptional America. we’re just getting started.
customer value. We trust them to move That brings us to capacity. We con-
our mission forward, and in turn they sider our approach to ensuring capacity to Shelley Simpson is president of J.B. Hunt
Transport Services, Inc. Her 28-year
trust us to provide an environment where be mode-neutral. Whether the best solu- career at J.B. Hunt reflects the company’s
they can feel seen, heard, valued and tion is intermodal, truckload, dedicated continued progression as an innovative
respected. fleet management, less than truckload leader in the transportation and logistics
We believe that taking care of people or another freight mode, our multimodal industry. Since joining J.B. Hunt as an
looks like creating space where each per- shipping options mean we can help cus- hourly customer service representative,
she has held multiple positions for busi-
son can bring their best ideas forward and tomers move freight in the most efficient ness segments across the company.

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support that builds upon those foundations. Founders Club members support ATA because they believe, like we do,
that trucking is the backbone of our economy.

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