Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-602: Registration with a base state required

Foreign and domestic motor carriers, motor private carriers, leasing companies, brokers, and freight forwarders shall not operate in interstate commerce in this state without:

(1) Being registered with a base state; and

(2) Paying all fees as required under the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-59, § 4301 et seq.