Quick
Facts
Capital: Little
Rock
Total Population: 2,764,075
Total Area: 53,179 square miles
Top Industry: Agriculture
Arkansas is situated right in the middle of the southern region of the
United States, commonly known as the Bible belt. It is
surrounded by six different states and most of its eastern border is
the Mississippi River. Given its location and climate,
agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the state.
Professional truck drivers are needed to keep this vital industry
rolling and are responsible for transporting and delivering many
agriculture products.
Arkansas produces a large number of poultry and eggs, soybeans,
sorghum, rice, and milk. In addition, it produces a wide
variety of livestock including hogs and cattle for both dairy and beef
products. Cotton is also an important agricultural product,
as in most states in the southern region.
Another important industry that relies on trucking is
manufacturing. Arkansas is home to several industrial
factories and exports a wide variety of manufactured products including
electric equipment, metal products, machinery, and paper products.
Major
Arkansas Roadways
The state of Arkansas has more than 30 major roadways including
interstate freeways, U.S. highways, and state highways. All
these roads service Arkansas motorists, including commercial truck
drivers and the interstate freeways carry the largest volumes of
traffic. Here are a few of Arkansas's largest roadways:
- Interstate 40 passes through six major cities, including the northern
portion of Little Rock, the capital city. It is the only east
and west interstate in Arkansas so it carries a lot of commercial
traffic.
- U.S. Route 59 is only a highway but it is still one of the major
roadways in the state. It runs along the state's eastern
border, along the Oklahoma state line.
- Highway 10 is a major state highway that services portions of Little
Rock.
