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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt;"><b>UNITED STATES</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>FORM 8-K </b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>CURRENT REPORT </b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>March </b><b>2</b><b>3</b><b>, 2018</b><b> </b></font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:18pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>USA Truck, Inc.</b></p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)<font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">Registrant<font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&rsquo;s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:<b> (479) 471-2500 </b></font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&sect;&thinsp;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&sect;&thinsp;240.12b-2 of this chapter).</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.<font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&nbsp;&#9744;</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;"><u><b>Item 5.02</b></u><font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain </b><b>Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers</b></font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:18pt;">On <font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">March 26, 2018, the Board of Directors of USA Truck, Inc. (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) announced that Mr. George T. Henry has been appointed Senior Vice President of USAT Logistics. Mr. James A. Craig retired from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and President &ndash; USAT Logistics, effective May 1, 2018.&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:18pt;">Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Henry<font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">, 33, served as Vice President of Logistics and Knight Dedicated at Knight Transportation, from April 2013 to March 2018. From November 2005 to April 2013, Mr. Henry served in varying roles with Transplace, where he advanced in progressively more responsible roles, culminating in his promotion to Vice President of Capacity Services. Mr. Henry holds a degree from University of Wales, Swansea.</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:18pt;">In connection with Mr. <font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">Craig&rsquo;s retirement as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and President &ndash; USAT Logistics, the Executive Compensation Committee (the &ldquo;Committee&rdquo;) approved a separation agreement (the &ldquo;Separation Agreement&rdquo;) effective March 23, 2018. The material terms of the Separation Agreement are as follows: (i) Mr. Craig will receive salary continuation through May 31, 2018, (ii) non-compete payments equal to his current salary for a period of twelve months subject to ongoing compliance with certain non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, and confidentiality covenants in favor of the Company, (iii) a prorated cash payment, if and to the extent earned, under the short-term cash incentive compensation program adopted by the Committee for 2018, and (iv) accelerated vesting of 5,488 shares of time-vested restricted stock of the Company scheduled to vest on July 30, 2018 and 5,488 shares of performance-vested restricted stock of the Company scheduled to vest on July 30, 2018 depending on performance relative to USAT Logistics performance goals. In addition, the Separation Agreement contains a customary release of claims in favor of the Company (the &ldquo;Release&rdquo;). The Craig Separation Agreement will be revocable by Mr. Craig for a period of seven days following the execution of the Release. The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Separation Agreement, which the Company intends to file with its Quarterly Report on Form&nbsp;10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, to the extent required by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;"><u><b>Item 9.01</b></u><font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></font></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">(d) Exhibits</p>

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			<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;"><a href="ex_108933.htm" style="-sec-extract:exhibit;">Press release issued by the <font style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">Company on March 26, 2018.</font></a></p>
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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:18pt;">The information contained in Item 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed &ldquo;filed&rdquo; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the &ldquo;Exchange Act&rdquo;), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &ldquo;Securities Act&rdquo;), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:18pt;">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.</p>

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usak20180326_8k.htm
UNITED STATES
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):
March
2
3
, 2018
USA Truck, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
1-35740
71-0556971
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3200 Industrial Park Road
Van Buren, Arkansas
72956
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant
's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:
(479) 471-2500
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain
Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On
March 26, 2018, the Board of Directors of USA Truck, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Mr. George T. Henry has been appointed Senior Vice President of USAT Logistics. Mr. James A. Craig retired from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and President – USAT Logistics, effective May 1, 2018.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Henry
, 33, served as Vice President of Logistics and Knight Dedicated at Knight Transportation, from April 2013 to March 2018. From November 2005 to April 2013, Mr. Henry served in varying roles with Transplace, where he advanced in progressively more responsible roles, culminating in his promotion to Vice President of Capacity Services. Mr. Henry holds a degree from University of Wales, Swansea.
In connection with Mr.
Craig's retirement as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and President – USAT Logistics, the Executive Compensation Committee (the "Committee") approved a separation agreement (the "Separation Agreement") effective March 23, 2018. The material terms of the Separation Agreement are as follows: (i) Mr. Craig will receive salary continuation through May 31, 2018, (ii) non-compete payments equal to his current salary for a period of twelve months subject to ongoing compliance with certain non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, and confidentiality covenants in favor of the Company, (iii) a prorated cash payment, if and to the extent earned, under the short-term cash incentive compensation program adopted by the Committee for 2018, and (iv) accelerated vesting of 5,488 shares of time-vested restricted stock of the Company scheduled to vest on July 30, 2018 and 5,488 shares of performance-vested restricted stock of the Company scheduled to vest on July 30, 2018 depending on performance relative to USAT Logistics performance goals. In addition, the Separation Agreement contains a customary release of claims in favor of the Company (the "Release"). The Craig Separation Agreement will be revocable by Mr. Craig for a period of seven days following the execution of the Release. The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Separation Agreement, which the Company intends to file with its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, to the extent required by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1
Press release issued by the
Company on March 26, 2018.
The information contained in Item 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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.
USA Truck, Inc
.
(Registrant)
Date:
March
26, 2018
/s/ Jason R. Bates
Jason R. Bates
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer