Court denies USA Truck’s motions in contract dispute

• December
• 8

3:24 am Trucks

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas has denied substantially all of U.S.A. Truck Inc.’s motions for post-trial relief in a breach of contract dispute with All-Ways Logistics. The court also granted the plaintiff’s motions for pre-judgment interest, attorney’s fees and costs in an amount totaling about $1.6 million.

“We strongly disagree with the verdict and the court’s order, and we are exploring our appeal options,” USA Truck said in a statement.

In early August, a jury ruled in favor of All-Ways Logistics, finding that Van Buren, Ark.-based USA Truck breached a contract agreement and awarded the plaintiff damages of about $3 million. Any additional amounts owed in relation to pre-judgment interest, legal fees and costs had not been determined at that time.