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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): January 4, 2016

USA TRUCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-35740	71-0556971
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3200 Industrial Park Road
Van Buren, Arkansas		72956
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

	(479) 471-2500
	(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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 January 4, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of USA Truck, Inc. (the "Company"), the Board appointed Major General (Ret.) Barbara J. Faulkenberry as a Class I Director with a term expiring at the Company's 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, effective January 6, 2016. General Faulkenberry brings to the Company senior leadership experience in global air and ground logistics, operations, strategic planning, international negotiations, governmental affairs, and leadership development. Prior to her retirement from the military in 2014, General Faulkenberry served as the Vice Commander, 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, IL. Since then, General Faulkenberry has held positions as an advisor for Momentum Aviation Group, a Trustee for the Air Force Academy's Falcon Foundation and a director of two non-profit organizations. There are no transactions involving General Faulkenberry requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

On January 4, 2016, Mr. Richard B. Beauchamp advised the Company that he does not intend to seek re-election to the Board at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Beauchamp will serve the remainder of his current term as a Class III Director, which expires at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Beauchamp's decision not to seek re-election does not relate to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company has greatly appreciated Mr. Beauchamp's years of dedicated and valuable service to the Board and wishes him the best in all of his future endeavors.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release issued by the Company on January 6, 2016.

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.

The information in Item 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the language under the heading "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.

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:	January 6, 2016	/s/ Michael K. Borrows
		Michael K. Borrows
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Exhibit
99.1	Press release issued by the Company on January 6, 2016.

Major General (Ret.) Barbara J. Faulkenberry

Appointed to USA Truck Board of Directors

Brings Extensive Experience in Complex Operations and Logistics

VAN BUREN, ARK. – January 6, 2016 – USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK), a leading capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, AR, today announced the appointment of Major General (Ret.) Barbara J. Faulkenberry to its board of directors effective immediately.

USA Truck Chairman Robert A. Peiser commented, “We are honored to welcome General Faulkenberry to our board. Her military accomplishments are substantial and we believe her vast experience with the operations of large and complex organizations and their people during critical missions will be a great asset to USA Truck as we work to enhance the operational effectiveness of USA Truck’s trucking business and grow our asset-light business.”

General Faulkenberry, who served in the U.S. Air Force for more than three decades, retired in 2014 as the Vice Commander, 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, IL. In that capacity, she was responsible for the command’s worldwide mission of providing rapid global mobility for U.S. armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation. She was also responsible for enroute and contingency logistics support. Her command included 37,000 active-duty airmen and civilians and 1,100 aircraft across the globe.

During her career in the Air Force, General Faulkenberry served in a wide variety of operational positions, including squadron, group, wing and task force command. She held key leadership positions in various military operations, including Director of Mobility Forces for the U.S. Central Command during the drawdown of forces in Iraq and the simultaneous buildup in Afghanistan. Her staff assignments included experience in operations, logistics, strategy, international negotiations, governmental affairs and leadership development.

Among the significant awards General Faulkenberry received during her military service were the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Three Oak Clusters, the Airman’s Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters.

Since retiring from the military, General Faulkenberry has served as an Advisor for Momentum Aviation Group, a Trustee for the Air Force Academy’s Falcon Foundation and a Director of two not-for-profit organizations.

General Faulkenberry earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia College. During her military service, she also earned a Master’s degree in National Security from the National Defense University.

USA Truck also announced that Richard B. Beauchamp will not stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s annual meeting in 2016. Mr. Beauchamp is a Class III Director whose term will expire at that meeting. General Faulkenberry has been appointed as a Class I Director, whose term will expire at the annual meeting in 2017. These adjustments will create greater parity among the three classes of directors.

Mr. Peiser added, “We would like to express our appreciation to Rick Beauchamp for all of the contributions he has made to the Company and the Board over the past ten years. Speaking for the entire Board, we are fortunate to have worked with him and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

USA Truck is a capacity solutions provider of transportation and logistics services that include truckload, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal and brokerage spot market throughout the continental United States, Mexico and Canada.

This press release and related information will be available to interested parties at our web site, www.usa-truck.com, under the "Financial Releases" tab of the "Investors" menu.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, including statements concerning expected financial and operating improvements and management capability, are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Readers should review and consider the factors that may affect future results and other disclosures by the Company in its press releases, Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and words of similar import refer to USA Truck, Inc. and its subsidiary.

Michael Borrows, EVP & CFO

Michael.Borrows@usa-truck.com

Investor Relations Contact

Harriet Fried / Jody Burfening