IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURES COVER STORY
KEEPING THE FAITH 22 Betty Richards has faced hard times with Rich Logistics
but faith and hard work help her succeed By Eric Francis
TRADE SECRETS BRAKING WELL 18
More rules for truck stopping distances expected By Todd Traub
EXCELLENCE ACHIEVED 31 Shippers recognize Arkansas Best’s Judy McReynolds and
Roy Slagle for transforming the venerable LTL carrier By John D. Shulz
FALL SCENE AROUND THOSE DARN HOGS 36 Annual Razorback Tailgate Party prepares fans
for the Hogs’ win over the Bulldogs By ATR Staff
YOUNG GUNS 38 ATA’s 40 under 40 Council enjoys golf after
Fort Smith meeting By ATR Staff
THE REAL KNIGHTS 39 Arkansas says thanks to drivers during
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week By ATR Staff
DEPARTMENTS
Up Front: by Lane Kidd 7 They Said It 9 News in Brief 10 Calendar of Events 16 Insider Trucking 38 Stat View 40 Advertiser Resource Index 41 The Last Word: by Mitchell Lowe 42
PHOTOS ON COVER AND THIS PAGE OF BETTY RICHARDS BY JOHN DAVID PITTMAN ARKANSAS TRUCKING REPORT | Issue 5 2013 5
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