USA Truck News

In their annual meeting Wednesday, shareholders of USA Truck of Van Buren re-elected three directors and gave advisory approval to the trucking company's executive compensation plan.

USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren on Thursday reported a wider first-quarter net loss as revenue per mile declined and the number of unmanned tractors increased in its trucking segment.

Executives of USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren saw compensation rise in 2011, according to the company's annual proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Starting in 2009, USA Truck of Van Buren has seen net income losses, dimming the gleam created by a profitable 2008, Cliff Beckham's first full year as chief executive officer.