Last updated: May 2026 · Arkansas IFTA rates current for Q1–Q4 2026
Arkansas · 28.5¢/gal

Arkansas IFTA Calculator 2026 — Diesel Tax Rate & Filing

Arkansas diesel tax rate is 28.5¢ per gallon for 2026. Calculate your quarterly IFTA fuel tax liability for Arkansas routes.

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Arkansas IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026

Arkansas's diesel rate is 28.5¢/gal (2Q 2026). Its strategic location at the intersection of I-40 and I-30 makes Little Rock one of the mid-South's most important trucking crossroads. The state sees heavy east-west freight on I-40 and is a key corridor for produce moving north from Texas and Mexico.

Major Arkansas Trucking Routes

I-40 (Memphis–Little Rock–Fort Smith–Oklahoma), I-30 (Little Rock–Texarkana–Dallas), I-55 (Mississippi River corridor), I-49 (Fort Smith–Fayetteville–Missouri)

Fayetteville/Bentonville is home to Walmart's global headquarters and supplier base, generating massive inbound freight volume from distribution centers across the region. The Port of Little Rock on the Arkansas River handles barge traffic that complements highway freight. Memphis (just across the state line) is the #1 FedEx hub in the world and influences freight patterns across the entire region.

Arkansas IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arkansas's IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
Arkansas's diesel rate is 28.5¢/gal for 2026.
Who administers IFTA for Arkansas-based carriers?
Arkansas IFTA is handled by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). File online at Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point (ATAP). Quarterly due dates follow the standard IFTA schedule.
What freight industries drive Arkansas trucking?
Retail (Walmart supplier base in NW Arkansas), agriculture (poultry, soybeans, rice), and manufacturing (steel, paper, chemicals) are the dominant freight commodities. The I-49 corridor from Fort Smith to Fayetteville is one of the fastest-growing freight corridors in the South.
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