August 31, 2025
by Jaimee Ratliff September 21, 2023 The WorldLink Truck Driving Academy is distinguished as the only trucking school owned by a Black woman in Arkansas. Owner Gladys Godley, alongside her husband Gary, has partnered with a local HBCU to help diversify the trucking industry and create job opportunities for Black students. In collaboration with the […]
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August 29, 2025
The recent Arkansas legislation aimed at addressing illegal truck drivers has not yet become law, according to the president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA). Shannon Samples Newton informed TruckNews.com that without an emergency clause, the law will not take effect until 90 days after the conclusion of the legislative session, which wrapped up on […]
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April 28, 2025
New Labor Rules Impacting Independent Contractors in Arkansas The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced new regulations aimed at ensuring independent contractors receive fair compensation for their work. A nationwide labor regulation set to take effect on March 11 will redefine the classification of independent contractors in Arkansas. On January 9, the Biden Administration implemented […]
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April 26, 2025
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April 19, 2025
Arkansas trucking industry hails cargo theft bill. Legislative Success for Arkansas Trucking Association LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) has expressed gratitude towards the Arkansas Legislature for enacting a robust set of bills aimed at combating organized retail crime, notably Act 322, which enhances penalties for cargo theft across the state. Significant […]
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April 10, 2025
On March 6, 2025, TikTok user @rawnyates311 shared a video (archived) asserting that an official stopped him while he was driving his truck at a weigh station in Arkansas, requesting proof of his ability to read and write in English. The creator of the video, Rawn Yates, did not clarify the specific agency or organization […]
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March 16, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A trucking advocacy organization is supporting a proposed law that would establish state regulations mandating commercial truck drivers to adhere to safety measures intended to enhance road safety. According to the National Transportation Research Board, Arkansas is ranked fourth in the country for fatalities involving large trucks. The group American […]
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