§ 23-13-202 - Purpose.
23-13-202. Purpose.
It is declared that it is necessary in the public interest to regulate transportation by motor carriers in such manner as to:
(1) Recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of and foster sound economic conditions in such transportation and among such carriers;
(2) Promote adequate, economical, and efficient service by motor carriers and reasonable charges therefor, without unjust discriminations, undue preferences or advantages, and unfair or destructive competitive practices;
(3) Develop and preserve a highway transportation system properly adapted to the needs of the commerce of the State of Arkansas and the national defense; and
(4) Cooperate with the United States Government, other departments of the State of Arkansas, regulatory bodies of other states and the duly authorized officials thereof, and with any organization of motor carriers in the administration and enforcement of this subchapter.