NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Truck Inc. (Nasdaq: USAK) has entered
into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an initial purchase of
10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks from Thompson Truck
Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq:
NKLA) sales and service dealer network. Nikola is a
leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial
battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric
vehicles (FCEV), and energy
infrastructure solutions.
The LOI between USA Truck Inc.
and Thompson Truck Centers is a "fleet-as-a-service" model where
Thompson will provide sales, service, maintenance, and energy
infrastructure required to operate the Nikola Tre BEV trucks,
expected to be delivered in the first half of 2022. The agreement
also includes the option to purchase an additional 90 Nikola
zero-emission trucks over the next two years.
USA Truck Inc. is a leading
capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas. With more than 2,000
driving team members, USA Truck
Inc. is regarded as one of the nation's largest over-the-road
truckload carriers and brokers, providing capacity solutions to a
broad customer base throughout North
America. USAT Capacity Solutions brand is recognized as a
top carrier and broker by the Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) and
Transport Topics.
"USAT Capacity Solutions has become a leader in our industry by
partnering with technology companies that bring innovative
solutions to our customers and drivers while improving the lives of
everyone who connects with our company. The partnership with Nikola
and Thompson advances our critically important ESG
initiatives and further demonstrates our commitment to
sustainability now and in the future," states James Reed, President and CEO of USA Truck Inc.
"USA Truck's first
battery-electric truck order is a testament to their dedication of
adding zero-emission vehicles to their fleet by partnering with
Nikola and Thompson," states Mark
McDonell, COO at Thompson. "We are excited to collaborate
with USA Truck as they initiate
their adoption of a sustainable transportation fleet."
"We are excited to partner with USA Truck and our dealer, Thompson, in
delivering a comprehensive heavy-duty truck solution using
zero-emissions electric drive battery-powered technology," says
Nikola President, Energy &
Commercial, Pablo
Koziner. "USA Truck is
committed to advancing a more sustainable and efficient approach to
transportation, and we are excited to integrate our Nikola Tre BEVs
in their operations with market-leading support by Thompson."
Web resources:
- USA Truck
Inc.: www.usa-truck.com
- Nikola Corporation: www.nikolamotor.com
- Thompson Truck Centers: www.thompsontc.com
ABOUT USA TRUCK
INC.
USA Truck provides
comprehensive capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer
base throughout North America. Our
Trucking and USAT Logistics divisions blend an extensive portfolio
of asset and asset-light services, offering a balanced approach to
supply chain management, including customized truckload, dedicated
contract carriage, intermodal, and third-party logistics freight
management services. For more information,
visit usa-truck.com or call 800-643-2530.
ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION
Nikola Corporation is
globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer
and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and
hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle
components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station
infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and
environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in
2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information,
visit www.nikolamotor.com or
Twitter @nikolamotor.
ABOUT THOMPSON TRUCK CENTERS
Thompson Truck Centers, a
subsidiary of Thompson Machinery, traces its roots back to 1944
when the Thompson family operated a GMC Truck Dealership. The
company had gained a reputation for providing excellent service in
support of sales, which allowed Thompson to expand its operations
and become a leading construction equipment dealer. Today, Thompson
Truck Centers continues to service and repair all makes and models
of medium and heavy-duty trucks. As technology evolves, Thompson is
leading the way to help its customers achieve a zero-emission
future. For more information, please
visit www.ThompsonTC.com.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Brette Shelley
Director of Marketing
Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation
615-259-5827
brette.shelley@tmcat.com
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