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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
June 2, 1997
USA TRUCK, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 0-19858 71-0556971
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No
incorporation)
3108 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS 72956
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(501) 471-2500
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 30, 1997, USA Truck, Inc. announced in a press release in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit 99 that it has appointed Reliance Trust Company
as the new transfer agent and registrar of the Common Stock of the Company,
effective June 2, 1997.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 USA Truck, Inc. June 2, 1997 press release announcing
change of transfer agent and registrar.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 2, 1997 USA TRUCK, INC.
By: /s/ JERRY D. ORLER
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Jerry D. Orler, Vice President - Finance,
Chief Financial Officer
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99 USA Truck, Inc. June 2, 1997 press release
announcing change of transfer agent and registrar.
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USA TRUCK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS MAY 30, 1997
USA Truck, Inc. (Nasdaq NMS: USAK) announced today that, effective June 2, 1997,
it has appointed Reliance Trust Company of Atlanta, Georgia as the new transfer
agent and registrar of the Common Stock of the Company. Reliance Trust Company
will replace Boatmen's Trust Company of Arkansas. This move was prompted when
Boatmen's Trust, which was recently acquired by NationsBank, advised the Company
that it will not continue its transfer agent business.
Shareholders seeking information regarding stock transfers, lost certificates or
address changes can contact Reliance Trust Company by calling 1-800-241-5568 or
writing to:
USA Truck, Inc.
Shareholder Services
c/o Reliance Trust Company
P.O. Box 48449
Atlanta, Georgia 30340-4099
The Company believes that this appointment will provide its shareholders with
uninterrupted, reliable stock transfer service.
USA Truck is a medium haul, common and contract carrier specializing in
truckload quantities of general commodities. The Company operates in the 48
contiguous United States and in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
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Contact: JERRY D. ORLER, Chief Financial Officer - (501) 471-2657
