FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

USA TRUCK’S WALTER SPIESSHOEFER DELIVERS FOUR MILLION SAFE MILES

VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. January 17, 2007. Walter Spiesshoefer, a professional over-the-road driver for USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK), has driven four million miles (the equivalent of circling the earth’s equator more than 160 times) without being involved in a preventable accident. Spiesshoefer, who makes his home in Alma, Arkansas, has been employed by USA Truck since 1986. “Walter is a true professional in every sense of the word, and we are excited and proud to see him accomplish this personal and career milestone,” said Jerry Orler, President of USA Truck. In addition to his extraordinary safe driving record, Spiesshoefer exemplifies his professionalism as a member of USA Truck’s Road Safety Team, Driver Advisory Board, 401(k) Committee and serving as a trainer for new drivers. “Walter’s exceptional safety record and his leadership within the Company is testimony to his professionalism and is reflective of USA Truck’s commitment to delivering superior customer service, safely,” said Orler. Spiesshoefer has been married to his wife, Martha, for thirty-five years. He is an avid reader, a numismatist (coin collector) and enjoys spending time with his family, including four children and four grandchildren. USA Truck is a medium haul, dry van truckload carrier transporting general commodities throughout the continental United States and into and out of portions of Canada. We transport general commodities into Mexico by allowing through-trailer service on our trailers through our facility in the gateway city of Laredo, Texas. We also provide third party logistics and freight brokerage services for a diverse customer base. This press release and related information will be available to interested parties at our web site, http://www.usa-truck.com under the “Press Releases” tab of the “Investor Relations” page.

Contact: RODNEY MILLS, Vice President, Safety and General Counsel- (479) 471-2500