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U.S. Airlines Prepare for Potential Shutdown
by Ryan Nix March 25, 2020
by Ryan Nix March 25, 2020
U.S. airlines are putting together plans to cease all domestic and international commercial flights in anticipation of a mandated government shutdown of all passenger air travel. This is yet another blow to the aviation industry, which has already experienced massive…
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J.B. Hunt Providing Bonuses as COVID-19 Relief Measure
by Madeline Burke March 24, 2020
by Madeline Burke March 24, 2020
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, more organizations are making adjustments to deal with the unprecedented health crisis. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced on March 23 that drivers and…
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Marie Holder Appointed New State Highway Commissioner
by Ryan Nix March 12, 2020
by Ryan Nix March 12, 2020
On Thursday, March 12, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that Marie Holder will become Arkansas’s next State Highway Commissioner. Holder previously served on the state medical board, “Where she was very protective of consumers. Holder brings the perspective of a business…
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Moore Named Chairman of State Highway Commission
by Tyler Hale March 11, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 11, 2020
by Tyler Hale A new chairman has been named for the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Robert S. Moore Jr., of Arkansas City, was elected chairman during a special commission meeting on March 9. Moore is replacing Tom Schueck, who died…
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Walmart Looking to Hire 500 Truck Drivers This Year
by Tyler Hale March 10, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 10, 2020
by Tyler Hale Walmart is ramping up trucking division this year with the hiring of hundreds of new truck drivers. The Bentonville retailer plans to hire more than 500 truck drivers, concentrated on the East and West Coasts. According to…
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Tudor Named New Director of Arkansas Department of Transportation
by AMP Staff February 20, 2020
by AMP Staff February 20, 2020
Following the announcement of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) director’s retirement, the Arkansas Highway Commission quickly convened to name his replacement. In a letter dated February 19, current ArDOT director Scott Bennett announced his intention to retire in March…
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J.B. Hunt Acquires RDI Last Mile Co., Bolstering Final Mile Services
by Tyler Hale January 2, 2020
by Tyler Hale January 2, 2020
by Tyler Hale J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is expanding its last mile capabilities through its recent acquisition of a Massachusetts-based company. On Dec. 31, J.B. Hunt finalized its purchase of RDI Last Mile Co.’s assets. RDI has provided home…
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Two Arkansas Airports Receive $2.9 Million in Grant Funding
by AMP Staff November 27, 2019
by AMP Staff November 27, 2019
Two Arkansas airports have received $2.9 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Arkansas grants are part of a $485 million funding package distributed by the department. The two Arkansas airports are Drake Field and Pine…
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J.B. Hunt Receives One of First “Cold Carrier” Certifications
by AMP Staff October 29, 2019
by AMP Staff October 29, 2019
J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently received a Cold Carrier certification from the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA). Established in 1994, the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA) is an advocacy group for the refrigerated and transportation logistics industry. The Cold Carrier…
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Andrew Parker Combats “Skills Gap” With Be Pro, Be Proud
by Rob Moritz August 24, 2017
by Rob Moritz August 24, 2017
A contingent of state officials and business leaders met recently with U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta to discuss the Arkansas State Chamber’s Be Pro, Be Proud workforce initiative, and it is drawing interest from several states. “The administration is…
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Missouri Awards $8.5 Million in Funding to Complete I-49 Project April 4, 2020
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded funding to complete a five-mile strip of I-49 that will connect into Arkansas. The commission awarded $58.7 million for the I-49 Missouri/Arkansas Connector project to Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. of Columbia,…The post Missouri Awards $8.5 Million in Funding to Complete I-49 Project appeared first on AMP.
COVID-19 Positives Increase to 734, Deaths Rise to 14 in Arkansas April 4, 2020
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas has increased to 743 as of Saturday afternoon. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced during his daily coronavirus update briefing that the number of positive cases has increased by 39 since Friday, April 3,…The post COVID-19 Positives Increase to 734, Deaths Rise to 14 in Arkansas appeared first on […]
Hutchinson: Hotels and Motels to Refuse Out-of-State Recreational Travelers April 4, 2020
Hotels, motels and short-term rentals in Arkansas have been directed to refuse occupancy to recreational out-of-state travelers during the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has issued an executive order prohibiting commercial lodgers and short-term vacation rentals from providing occupancy to…The post Hutchinson: Hotels and Motels to Refuse Out-of-State Recreational Travelers appeared first on AMP.
House Report: Legislators Prepare for 2020 Fiscal Session April 4, 2020
The 2020 Fiscal Session is scheduled to begin April 8 at noon. The COVID-19 crisis will have an impact on the proposed budget as well as our meeting schedules. The Department of Finance and Administration released a revised revenue forecast…The post House Report: Legislators Prepare for 2020 Fiscal Session appeared first on AMP.
Walmart Limits Number of Customers Per Store at One Time April 4, 2020
Crowd control at grocery stores has become a hot topic, due to social distancing concerns and worries over COVID-19 community transmission. States and municipalities are establishing different standards for stores, creating a patchwork of rules regarding social distancing and crowd…The post Walmart Limits Number of Customers Per Store at One Time appeared first on AMP.
Hutchinson: School Year Announcement to Come on Monday April 4, 2020
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is expected to make an announcement Monday about the future of the remaining school year in Arkansas. After initially closing schools for two weeks on March 15 (one of which being spring break), Hutchinson quickly readjusted and…The post Hutchinson: School Year Announcement to Come on Monday appeared first on AMP.
Conway Corp Developing 132 MW Solar Facility April 4, 2020
Conway Corporation is developing a new 132 megawatt solar energy project in White County. The organization has entered into a 20-year agreement with Lightsource BP to develop the solar facility on 700 acres near Happy, Ark. The energy generated by…The post Conway Corp Developing 132 MW Solar Facility appeared first on AMP.
Hobby Lobby Closing Stores Nationwide, Furloughing Most Employees April 3, 2020
Hobby Lobby is closing all of its stores and furloughing most of its employees, effective Friday, April 3. The furloughs will impact all store employees and a majority of corporate and distribution employees. According to a company news release, all…The post Hobby Lobby Closing Stores Nationwide, Furloughing Most Employees appeared first on AMP.
The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Fear of Success April 3, 2020
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” -Jack Canfield Spiders, clowns, flying, and enclosed spaces are all fears people will readily admit to. One thing you will never hear someone say is they are afraid to succeed.…The post The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Fear of Success appeared first on AMP.
Mailed Stimulus Checks Could Take Months to Arrive April 3, 2020
According to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans will begin to receive stimulus checks up by mid-April if their direct deposit details are on file with the government from 2018 or 2019 tax returns. Otherwise, checks…The post Mailed Stimulus Checks Could Take Months to Arrive appeared first on AMP.