by Jeff Della Rosa (JDellaRosa@nwabj.com)
Little Rock-based trade group Arkansas Trucking Association will host its annual business conference this week in Hot Springs as it celebrates its 90th year, according to a Monday (May 9) news release.
Executive forums will take place Wednesday and Thursday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. According to the release, about 300 attendees, comprising trucking executives and industry and political leaders, are expected to participate.
Featured speakers include Gus Malzahn, head football coach at the University of Central Florida, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Event speakers will address leadership, electric vehicles, workforce shortages, politics and rising insurance costs.