8-K

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):September 29, 2006

USA TRUCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-19858	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)

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:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 29, 2006, the Registrant issued a news release announcing its response to a Liberate Technologies press release issued after the close of the market on September 28, 2006 stating that it had offered $21 per share to acquire USA Truck. A copy of the news release is furnished as an exhibit to this Form 8-K. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are furnished to but not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1  News release issued by the Registrant on September 29, 2006.

SIGNATURES

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:	September 29, 2006	/s/ Robert M. Powell
		Robert M. Powell
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date:	September 29, 2006	/s/ Jerry D. Orler
		Jerry D. Orler
		President
Date:	September 29, 2006	/s/ Clifton R. Beckham
		Clifton R. Beckham
		Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Exhibit
99.1	News release issued by the Registrant on September 29, 2006

EX-99

USA Truck Responds to Liberate Technologies Press Release

VAN BUREN, Ark., September 29, 2006-- USA Truck, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAK) is responding to a press release issued after the close of the market yesterday by Liberate Technologies stating that it had offered $21 per share to acquire USA Truck. Based on publicly available information, Liberate Technologies was formerly a public company that provided software to the cable television industry, which sold all its assets in 2005.

In that press release, Liberate Technologies suggests that it has been involved in an ongoing dialogue with USA Truck regarding such a proposal. However, the contact between Liberate Technologies and USA Truck has been limited to a few informal telephone conversations initiated by representatives of Liberate Technologies with USA Truck's management since late August 2006. Our Board of Directors will review and respond to any serious proposals in appropriate circumstances. However, we have received no written correspondence or offer from Liberate Technologies, nor has that company indicated to us any detailed terms and conditions or any specific structure or timing of any proposed transaction.

In the telephone conversations referred to above, Liberate Technologies has made a general suggestion that USA Truck should consider “going private” in a transaction involving Liberate Technologies and indicated that they believe $21 per share would be an appropriate price for such a transaction. Although Liberate Technologies has not made any formal offer that would merit a more specific response from us, USA Truck’s current strategy approved by our Board of Directors contemplates the continued growth of our fleet, aggressive management of operating expenses and other initiatives designed to facilitate long-term growth for the benefit of all our stockholders.

USA Truck appreciates the support of its stockholders as we continue to expand our business and maintain our focus on the strategies that have resulted in our strong balance sheet and significant operational improvements over the past several years.

This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on our current beliefs and expectations and assumptions we have made based upon information currently available. Forward-looking statements include statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, and may be identified by words such as “could,” “should,” “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “schedule,” “estimate,” “project” and similar expressions. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and change. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will be realized. If one or more of the risks or uncertainties underlying such expectations materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. Among the key factors that are not within our control and that have a direct bearing on operating results are increases in fuel prices, adverse weather conditions, increased regulatory burdens and the impact of increased rate competition. Our results have also been, and will continue to be, significantly affected by fluctuations in general economic conditions, as our tractor utilization is directly related to business levels of customers in a variety of industries. In addition, shortages of qualified drivers and intense or increased competition for drivers have adversely impacted our operating results and our ability to grow and will continue to do so. Results for any specific period could also be affected by various unforeseen events, such as unusual levels of equipment failure or vehicle accident claims. Additional risks associated with our operations are discussed in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.All forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur.

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

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 “Financial Data” tab of the “Investor Relations” page.

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Contact: CLIFF BECKHAM, Chief Financial Officer - (479) 471-2633

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