The Arkansas Trucking Association recognizes legislators who go above and beyond to understand and support our industry through our Champions of Trucking awards. Established in 2019, this recognition celebrates policymakers who actively work to create a stronger business environment for trucking in Arkansas.

Our Champions come from diverse backgrounds – representing both parties and communities across our state, from rural farming towns to metropolitan areas. What unites them is their commitment to listening, learning, and taking action on issues that matter to the trucking industry and the communities we serve.

Through partnership with our Champions, the trucking industry secured significant wins that strengthen Arkansas’s economy and transportation sector:

Economic Growth

• Reduced the top individual tax rate to 4.7% and corporate income tax rate to 5.1%
• Advanced tax reform by initiating the phase-out of the throwback rule

Innovation & Safety

• Modernized regulations to support truck platooning technology by removing outdated operator requirements
• Streamlined compliance by eliminating redundant state-level drug and alcohol testing requirements

Workforce Development

• Expanded educational opportunities by supporting constitutional changes to allow lottery scholarships for vocational and technical training

These achievements demonstrate the power of collaboration between industry and legislators who take the time to understand trucking’s vital role in Arkansas’s economy. Our Champions respond to industry concerns and work alongside trucking stakeholders to craft solutions that benefit our entire state.