§ 23-16-505. Driver testing
(a) (1) Before a driver performs any duties for a contract carrier, the driver shall undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances as provided under 49 C.F.R. § 40 and 49 C.F.R. § 382, as in effect on January 1, 2009. (2) A driver is qualified to drive for a contract carrier if: (A) The […]
§ 23-16-506. Vehicle inspection
(a) A contract carrier shall inspect or cause to be inspected a motor vehicle that it operates for passenger transportation. (b) (1) If a contract carrier uses a commercial motor vehicle for passenger transportation, the contract carrier shall perform an inspection on the commercial motor vehicle and its components at least one (1) time in […]
§ 23-16-507. Maintenance and repair program
(a) A contract carrier shall establish a maintenance and repair program to include at least weekly inspections under this section. (b) A contract carrier’s maintenance and repair program shall include checking parts and accessories for safety and proper operation at all times, including the items under subsection (c) of this section, and overall cleanliness of […]
§ 23-16-508. Access to facilities and records
A contract carrier shall allow an employee of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or its designee access to: (1) A facility to determine compliance with this subchapter; and (2) Records or information related to an accident investigation under this subchapter.
§ 23-16-509. Liability protection
A contract carrier or a third party that contracts on behalf of a railroad shall obtain and maintain an insurance policy of five million dollars ($5,000,000) for each motor vehicle that transports railroad employees.
§ 23-16-510. Penalties
(a) (1) A person who knowingly violates a provision of this subchapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. (2) Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense. (b) The Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall […]
§ 23-16-511. Right of railroad to contract
(a) This subchapter is not intended to limit and shall not be construed as limiting the right of a railroad to contract with a contract carrier that certifies to the railroad that it is in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter or any applicable federal requirements. (b) The railroad is entitled to rely on […]
§ 23-16-409. Corporate offices
The Arkansas Lifeline Individual Verification Effort Corporation may maintain an office at such location as it deems suitable.
§ 23-16-410. Annual audit
The Arkansas Lifeline Individual Verification Effort Corporation shall be audited annually in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and file a copy of the audit with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
§ 23-16-411. Articles of incorporation
Within thirty (30) days after the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Lifeline Individual Verification Effort Corporation, the board shall cause articles of incorporation to be filed with the Secretary of State.