Exhibit 23.01

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated March 3, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of USA Truck, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of USA Truck, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-196695, effective June 11, 2014, File No. 333-117856, effective August 2, 2004, File No. 333-40317, effective November 14, 1997) and Form S-3 (File No. 333-202601, effective May 7, 2015.)

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma

March 3, 2017