ATR 3 2022 digital

 Arkansas
Secretary of
Energy and
Environment
Becky Keogh














 Outgoing  Mark Emerson
Chairman Mark (Trimble
Morris gets Transportation)
showered with meets Brittany
appreciation Ward (Loggins
Logistics)


 Mike Brust (ATA), Chief Jeff Holmes (Arkansas
Highway Police), Grady Phillips (Corporate Medical
Services) and Donna Dunn (EOS Inc.)

 Josh Fullerton and
Tiger Hashim (MHC)











 Ed Devero
 Larry Rhein (Arkansas Road Team), Mike (Utility Tri-
Schwartz (Ritchi Bros. Auctioneers) and Ronnie State), Gov. Asa
Mahan (Arkansas Road Team) Hutchinson and
Matt Trotter (Utility
Tri-State)







 Kerri Green
(Purple Wave
Auction) with
Robert Eldridge
(ZF CV Systems
North America)

 Tara Lawson and Connor Palumbo (NoCell
Technologies) meet attendees at their vendor booth 

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GOLF SPONSORS  First Place: Adam Kampbell (MHC),

Cody Crossno (Crossno Corp.), Joe
Aon France (Roadside Properties) and Scott
Barrett (Alpine Electric)
Bowerman Trucking, Inc.

CCMSI
 Second Place: Clay Ledbetter, Lee
Lucy, Mark Turpin and Seth Hobbs
Cummins Sales and Service (PLD Transport)

Dobbs Peterbilt of Little Rock

Doggett Freightliner of Arkansas

FedEx Freight
 Third Place: Juston
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Tankersley, Brett Graves
and Terry Glidden (Doggett
Freightliner of Arkansas)
ISAAC Instruments
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

Loggins Logiestics, Inc.

MHC

PAM Transport, Inc.

Purple Wave Auction
Rush Truck Centers

Stallion Transportation Group  John Scott (Pilot Flying J), David
Covington, Todd Labbe (Goodyear Tire
Trimble Transportation & Rubber Company) and Thomas Smith
(AVT Global Logistics)
Utility Tri-State, Inc.

Walmart Transportation LLC
 Jon DeBusk, Chase Rathbun,
 Danny Burnett (Cottingham & Butler), Jeff Jacob Bowerman and Austin
Loggins (Loggins Logistics), Amanda Busby and Godwin (Bowerman Trucking)
Brent Lauber (Kelly Anderson Group)
















 Vernon Nance (CalArk
International), Daniel Smith
and John Paul Hart (Utility
Tri-State)
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Insider Trucking




A look at the latest products, services and news from ATR advertisers
















LOGISTICS POWERHOUSE
ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar
integrated logistics company that helps
keep the global supply chain moving.
We leverage our full suite of shipping
and logistics solutions to meet our cus-
tomers’ needs, and we’re fueled by the
simple notion of finding a way to get
the job done, no matter what. Founded
in 1923, we’re now a publicly traded, $4
billion logistics powerhouse with nearly • Health Savings Account With this latest PrePass integration,
15,000 employees across more than fleets will experience increased driver
250 campuses and service centers. We • Excellent 401(k) and company satisfaction due to fewer inspection
serve as a trusted advisor, listening to Profit Sharing Program stops while enjoying an award-winning
our customers and using our innovative • Industry-leading PTO plan fleet management system. This provides
technology to implement modern logis- • Internal promotion opportunities everything motor carriers need for a
tics solutions that help save money and safe, compliant, and efficient operation.
drive growth. • Tuition Reimbursement and This PrePass integration follows earlier
Management Trainee Program announced ones with Garmin, Geotab
BIG TRUCKS. EVEN BIGGER • 100% paid on-the-job training and and Omnitracs.
CAREERS. development

• Uniform and cleaning provided
MHC believes in fostering an envi-
ronment that helps employees realize
MHC is dedicated to hiring the best their full potential and to be a place Drivers receive notification on the
and brightest to help serve our custom- where you can grow as a person and Cab-Mate ELD to bypass or pull into
ers. As we continue to grow, we are professional. Apply today at mhc.com/ weigh stations, all while the truck trav-
looking to add qualified, customer-ori- careers and be sure to follow MHC els at highway speed. In addition, fleets
ented people to our team. Throughout Careers on Facebook for job openings, receive real-time driver safety ALERTS™.
our Arkansas region, we are hiring for events and more. Drivers access this information directly
all positions, including technicians, from on the Cab-Mate ELD tablet,
parts delivery drivers, truck salespersons PREPASS NOW AVAILABLE ON eliminating the need to switch between
and more. PEDIGREE TECHNOLOGIES CAB- apps or devices.
Employee benefits include: MATE ELD For more information about how
PrePass Safety Alliance has a new PrePass can save you time and money
• Best-in-market salary
partnership that brings PrePass, North visit PrePass.com or call 800-773-7222,
• Medical, dental and prescription America’s leading preclearance program, Option 2.
insurance to the Pedigree Technologies OneView®
platform. 

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MORE THAN A DEALER NETWORK • Unified carrier registration (ucr)
which is registering all trucks promotion of the organization. Most
running under your usdot number. recently Stallion was pleased to haul all
of the luggage and equipment for Team
• IRP (apportion tags) whether it Arkansas to compete in the Special
is setting up your new account or Olympics USA Games 2022, held in
renewing your plates every year. Orlando on June 5-12.
• IFTA decals (fuel tax) The Special Olympics Arkansas
More than a dealer network, Rush staff and athletes met at Stallion
Truck Centers is the premier solutions • Annual carrier report (public service Transportation on May 31st to share
provider for the commercial vehicle assessment for your equipment). lunch with Stallion employees and pack
industry. We approach service dif- • Biennial update for your usdot the trailer that was driven by Stallion
ferently, with a goal to increase your number. driver, Josh Fortner. According to SOAR
uptime and lower your operating costs. marketing director Camie Powell,
Our five dealerships in Arkansas now STALLION TRANSPORTATION “Stallion saves Special Olympics thou-
offer Contract Maintenance plans for SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS sands of dollars in shipping and luggage
all makes and models of new and used fees, so we are
trucks to help minimize unexpected able to take more
breakdowns, simplify the repair pro- athletes to the
cess, and assist you in managing the games.”
ongoing expenses of maintaining your Stallion
fleet. Whether you operate one vehicle Transportation
or a fleet of trucks, we will work with looks forward
you to customize a maintenance plan to a continued
that includes the services you need, partnership with
at a consistent expense and pricing, SOAR as they
and state-of-the-art repair facilities “transform lives
with factory-trained technicians. All through the joy of
Contract Maintenance packages also sport”.
include RushCare Complete, our all-
inclusive service management solution. Supporting Special Olympics of TA PETRO CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Contact your local dealership for Arkansas is a proud and long-standing TA is in the midst of a major com-
details and see how you can expect commitment at Stallion Transportation. pany transformation as it celebrates
more from Rush Truck Centers. The company, under the leadership of its 50th anniversary year in 2022.
rushtruckcenters.com President Butch Rice, has faithfully Enhancing the guest experience and
provided longstanding support and expanding its network to better serve
STAY ACTIVE AND ON THE ROAD












SBS Truck Specialist LLC provides
multiple regulatory services the govern-
ment requires to keep you active and on
the road.

• We set up your operating authority
(usdot and mc numbers).

• Heavy highway tax (2290) that is
paid to the irs for trucks weighing
over 55,000 lbs.

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drastically expedites your recruiting
guests are key components of this trans- efforts by showcasing your company
formation. TA will continue expand- to over 200,000 drivers a month
ing its footprint across the country, resulting in fresh applications and
strategically opening travel centers in new hires at no cost to you.
locations where its services are needed
by professional drivers. The company is To learn more about our suite of
also in the midst of a major nationwide interconnected products, visit tenstreet.
site refresh program, which includes the com or email [email protected].
upgrade of over 100 sites by the end of
2022; refreshes include renovated rest- NEW TALENT AT
rooms, upgraded showers, comfortable UTILITY TRI-STATE
driver lounges and repaved parking lots.
New lighting fixtures, new flooring and Grayson Bailey
paint add cosmetic elements which cre-
ate a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere,
with improved signage and new store
flow creating an easy to navigate travel
center experience.
TA’s over 18,000 team members
are focused on its mission of returning
every traveler to the road better than Michael Gribben
they came.

FILL YOUR TRUCKS, MANAGE WHITING SYSTEMS HAS
YOUR COMPLIANCE, AND GET SOLUTIONS
YOUR LIFE BACK Whiting Systems has been paving
the way for a better way to clean trucks
since 1974. From coast to coast and
beyond, our objective is to help our cus-
tomers make a greater profit by provid-
ing the greatest value relative to wash
Tenstreet's software platform con- cost, wash quality and wash time.
nects carriers and drivers, making it Utility Tri-State has hired a Trailer
easier to fill trucks while staying com- Sales Associate in each location to bet-
pliant. We help thousands of motor ter serve our customers. The new posi-
carriers and private fleets to market, tion will help customers that walk in,
recruit, onboard, manage, and retain call in or contact us via a digital plat- The SmartWashOut System is our
drivers. Since 2006, millions of drivers form. latest innovation designed and engi-
have used Tenstreet's platform to quick- Grayson Bailey has recently come neered to disinfect your fleet’s trailers
ly and securely apply for their next job. on board at the Fort Smith location. If and ensure compliance with the Food
We offer powerful technology solu- you are in the Fort Smith area give him Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Our
tions like: a call at 479-997-1111 for all of your automated vehicle wash systems can be
trailer needs. designed to fit your budget and specific
• Job Store, our online marketplace
where you can eliminate redundant Michael Gribben also has joined needs.
work by seamlessly posting to over our team at our Siloam Springs loca- Pure® Hard Surface is the new dis-
20 job boards with just a few clicks. tion. Michael can be reached at 918- infectant of choice and we are pleased
519-9250. Both are dynamic young men to be the distributor of Pure® for the
• The IntelliApp, our mobile-first that truly understand customer service trucking industry. From disinfectants
application that prefills a driver’s We will be introducing the other new to applicators, Whiting Systems is ready
information 90% of the time sales associates in upcoming issues. to support your business with the train-
allowing you to enjoy more DOT- ing and supplies needed to keep your
compliant applications. employees and customers safe.
• Driver Pulse, our mobile app that Learn more at www.whitingsys-
tems.com. ATR

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Controlling Inflation Without


Triggering a Recession

Controlling inflation

without triggering a recession
Though many — including millions in service industries — experienced unemployment in early 2020, rates have returned
to pre-pandemic lows of 3.6%. As the consumer price index indicated the highest inflation in 40 years, on June 15, the U.S.
Though many—including millions in service industries—experienced unemployment in early 2020, rates have
returned to pre-pandemic lows of 3.6%. As the consumer price index indicated the highest inflation in 40 years,
Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75% — the largest increase since 1994.
on June 15, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75%—the largest increase since 1994.
The increased rate is a strategy to bring down the inflation rates, but not employment. Read more about the economic
The increased rate is a strategy to bring down the inflation rates, but not employment. Read more about the
forecast on page 18.
economic forecast on page 18.
United States Annual Inflation Rates
2012–2022
10
9 8.6%
8
7%
7 6
percent change 5 4






2 3 1.7% 1.5% 2.1% 2.1% 1.9% 2.3% 1.4%
1 .8% .7%
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022


United States Annual Unemployment and Interest Rates
2012–2022
14 13.2% 3

12 2.5% 2.5

10 8.2% 2% 2
percent change 8 6 7.5% 6.3% 5.6% 4.8% 1.25% 5.8% 1.75% 1.5





4 4.4% 3.8% 3.6% 3.6% 1
.5%
2 .25% .25% 0.5
.25% .25% .25% .25%
0 0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
unemployment interest

Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics ATR

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Consider Ex-offenders







By Sec. Solomon Graves ons because employment is important in The DOC currently offers a range

Guest Writer decreasing recidivism. of career and vocational training includ-
Research also shows that offenders with ing building and grounds maintenance;
More than 80,000 adults are cur- higher-paying jobs have an even lower risk heating, ventilation and air conditioning;
rently incarcerated in Arkansas or on of reoffending. That is why the DOC puts computerized applications technology;
parole/under probation supervision, and such a heavy emphasis on providing market- computerized accounting; Future Fit
over 80% of state prison inmates will be able vocational training to reduce the risk of (manufacturing skills) and more.
released from prison at some point in under-employment upon release. Our agriculture program teaches
their sentence. If we prepare offenders with effective inmates skills they need to find employ-
One word that describes this job programming and teach them marketable ment working with row crops, produce,
market—competitive. One word that job skills while they’re in our custody, dairy and beef cattle, laying hens, horses
describes successful industries—innova- they will not only get jobs but they will and timber. Up to 375 inmates are learn-
tive. An innovation being considered get high-skill jobs that allow them to pro- ing valuable farming skills on the DOC’s
more often in this job market is hiring vide for themselves and their families. 20,000 acres of farmland at any given
ex-offenders. These individuals want a For the DOC, giving offenders the time. Recently, our first agriculture tech-
chance to prove their skills; your industry tools necessary to find success is a con- nology class received certification.
and communities across Arkansas stand tinuous process that begins on the first Arkansas Correctional Industries
to benefit from giving that chance. day an offender is incarcerated. trains inmates in high-demand fields,
The Department of Corrections is We work constantly to increase the including graphic arts, janitorial services,
working diligently to prepare offenders to effectiveness of our programming to metal fabrication, vehicle refurbishing
be qualified job candidates upon release. reduce recidivism and to put offenders and the production of furniture and
We are very excited to be in the planning in a better position to be law-abiding, vinyl products.
stages of a pilot program that could help contributing members of society. We The DOC is committed to devel-
offenders obtain their commercial driver actively look for programming that will oping and strengthening partnerships
license. allow offenders to plug holes in the job with industries such as yours, as well as
Oftentimes, employers only consider market. For instance, we are building a institutions of higher education, non-
potential negative outcomes from hiring barber school at the Grimes Unit because profits and faith-based groups to enhance
ex-offenders. Consider that there are also there are only 2,600 licensed barbers reentry and employment opportunities
practical benefits, such as supervision in Arkansas. We also recently installed for offenders. We also remain commit-
terms that often require parolees to hold heavy equipment simulators at the Varner ted to ensuring that rigorous community
a job, stay away from criminal activity, Unit because we know there’s need for supervision does not create a barrier for
check in with parole officers and submit workers who can operate hydraulic exca- offenders to maintain employment.
to drug testing. Ex-offenders can be more vators, backhoes, bulldozers and forklifts. Please join us in this important
reliable than other prospective workers. We also provide offenders the oppor- work by giving ex-offenders the chance
In the past five years, the Division tunity to increase their employability they need to be successful. Your industry
of Correction released an average of and career readiness by earning certifi- will be stronger and our state will be
7,550 inmates per year and the Division cation through the Workforce Alliance safer as a result. ATR
of Community Correction released an for Growth in the Economy program.
average of 3,725 offenders per year. Those WAGE classes include GED instruction, Solomon Graves has served as the
Arkansas Secretary of Corrections since
individuals need work to be successful keyboarding, job preparation and basic his nomination by Gov. Asa Hutchinson
and, in many cases, to remain out of pris- computer literacy. in July 2020.

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SUPPORTERS

Congratulations






to Our Arkansas Athletes in the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida!
























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