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| State | Taxable Gal. | Tax Owed |
|---|---|---|
| AR | 600.0 | $171.00 |
Running Freight Through Arkansas
Established Weigh Station Network
Arkansas operates fixed weigh stations along I-40 and I-30, and given the state's home base for several large motor carriers, enforcement here tends to be thorough and consistent, so drivers should keep logs and credentials current at all times.
Timber, Poultry, and Farm Freight
Arkansas's economy runs heavily on timber, poultry, and row crop agriculture, which means steady regional freight demand for flatbeds, reefers, and dry vans moving between processing plants, farms, and distribution points across the state.
Winter Ice Storm Risk
Arkansas sits in a band that sees occasional but serious ice storms in winter, and because the state doesn't get this weather every year, road crews and drivers alike can be caught less prepared than in states further north.
IFTA and Trucking in Arkansas: What to Know
Arkansas sits along two major east west and north south interstates, I-40 and I-30, and carries heavy timber, poultry, and agricultural freight in and out of its interior. Home to several large trucking carriers, the state has a genuine trucking culture and a well-established weigh station network to match. Winter ice storms are a bigger factor here than carriers moving through neighboring states further south might expect, and the Mississippi River crossings on the state's eastern edge add another checkpoint for through freight.
IFTA Filing for Arkansas Miles
Arkansas participates in IFTA like every other member jurisdiction, so a carrier based outside the state reports Arkansas miles and any fuel purchased in Arkansas on their regular quarterly return through their home base state rather than filing a separate Arkansas return. Carriers running the I-40 corridor across the full width of the state should keep fuel receipts organized, since Arkansas mileage on that route can add up quickly on a coast to coast run.
Weigh Stations and Enforcement
Fixed weigh stations sit along I-40 and I-30 at multiple points, including near the state lines with Tennessee, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, and Arkansas Highway Police also run mobile enforcement on other major routes throughout the state.
Because Arkansas is home to several nationally known trucking companies, local enforcement officers see a high volume of commercial traffic and tend to be well practiced at spotting problems quickly, so carriers should treat every Arkansas stop as a routine check rather than an unusual one.
Permits and Agricultural Freight
Arkansas issues oversize and overweight permits through its Department of Transportation, and the state sees regular oversize movement tied to its timber and agricultural equipment industries alongside general freight passing through on I-40 and I-30. Seasonal harvest periods, particularly for row crops and poultry processing, can also bring temporary spikes in regional freight demand that are worth watching if a carrier runs Arkansas lanes regularly.
Weather and Seasonal Planning
Arkansas gets a genuine mix of weather across the year, with hot, humid summers similar to its neighbors further south and winters that can bring occasional but serious ice storms, particularly across the northern and central parts of the state.
Because these ice events don't happen every winter, they can catch drivers and even road crews less prepared than in states where snow and ice are a near-annual certainty, so carriers running Arkansas in the colder months should watch forecasts closely rather than assuming the state stays mild all winter.
Carriers Running Arkansas Freight
“Arkansas doesn't get talked about as much as Texas or Tennessee, but I-40 through here carries serious freight volume. The weigh stations know what they're doing too.”
“I got caught in an ice storm outside Little Rock a few years back that shut down I-30 for most of a day. Now I check the forecast twice before winter runs through here.”