4/14/09-A bill that sought to affect how truckers who haul loose materials do business in the state was recommended for study in the Interim Committee on Transportation.
State law now requires covers on trucks built after Sept. 30, 2001. Trucks built on or before that date can transport uncovered loads if the top of the trailer bed is at least six inches above the height of the load, measured at the load’s perimeter.
Sponsored by Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, SB124 called for requiring a motor vehicle or trailer with an open bed and transporting sand, gravel or rock on public highways to secure such loads with a cover as to prevent the load from “dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping.”

2/9/09-A bill in the Senate Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee would affect how truckers who haul loose materials do business in the state.
State law now requires covers on trucks built after Sept. 30, 2001. Trucks built on or before that date can transport uncovered loads if the top of the trailer bed is at least six inches above the height of the load, measured at the load’s perimeter.
Sponsored by Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, SB124 would require a motor vehicle or trailer with an open bed and transporting sand, gravel or rock on public highways to secure such loads with a cover as to prevent the load from “dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping.”
For Senate bill status, call 501-682-5951.