Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-13-230. Broker’s license--Requirements, generally

(b) A brokerage license shall be issued to any qualified applicant therefor, authorizing the whole or any part of the operations covered by the application, if it is found that the applicant is fit, willing, and able properly to perform the service proposed and to conform to the provisions of this subchapter and the requirements and rules of the department thereunder and that the proposed service, to the extent authorized by the license, will promote the public interest and policy declared in this subchapter; otherwise the application shall be denied.

(c) The department shall prescribe reasonable rules for the protection of travelers or shippers by motor vehicle, to be observed by any person holding a brokerage license. No such license shall be issued or remain in force unless the person shall have furnished a bond or other security approved by the department, in such form and amount as will insure financial responsibility and the supplying of authorized transportation in accordance with contracts, agreements, or arrangements therefor.

(d) The department and its agents shall have the same authority as to accounts, reports, and records, including inspection and preservation thereof, of any person holding a brokerage license issued under the provisions of this section, that they have under this subchapter with respect to motor carriers subject thereto.