The Arkansas State Highway Commission has announced applications are now open for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program.
The Arkansas Commercial Truck and Safety and Education Program was authorized in 2013 by Act 1176. The purpose of this act is to advance state interests in roadway safety by proposing to improve the safety of the commercial truck industry. This is accomplished through cooperative public private programs that focus on increased enforcement, regulatory compliance, industry training, and educational programs to ensure the safe movement of goods on Arkansas highways.
The program is funded with the first $2 million collected annually from a 15 percent registration fee increase for certain trucks operating in Arkansas under the International Registration Plan.
Applications are open March 1st and can be obtained from http://ardot.gov/program_mgmt/ACTSEP.aspx. Physical applications can be acquired from The Arkansas Department of Transportation, c/o Program Management Division, P.O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR. Additionally, applications can be obtained by calling (501)569-2481 or by emailing mailto:LFPA@ahtd.ar.gov
All applications must be received by May 1st at 4:00 p.m. to be considered for funding.