Arkansas Department of Transportation

Name

Arkansas Department of Transportation

Legal name

Arkansas Department of Transportation

Website

https://ardot.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Highway Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Inspection, Monitoring & Digital O&M (Sensors/SHM, Drones, CMMS/EAM) (TLAJAAAK), Commercial Vehicle Roadside Enforcement Support (Disabled Truck Response, Oversize Incident Support) (TLAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• State highway infrastructure
• Transportation asset management
• Bridge inspection services
• Commercial vehicle permitting
• Traffic management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Major funding source including RAISE grants, federal highway funds, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocations for specific projects
2. State Transportation Fund: State-allocated transportation funding managed by the Arkansas Highway Commission
3. Motor Fuel Taxes: State fuel tax revenues supporting highway maintenance and construction
4. Permit Fees: Fees collected for oversize and overweight vehicle permits, hazardous waste permits, and utility permits

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARDOT plans, builds, maintains, and inspects the Arkansas state highway system — over 16,400 miles of roads and 12,800 bridges — and delivers traveler information, commercial vehicle permitting, and law enforcement through the Arkansas Highway Police. It administers state and federal transportation funding, runs the IDriveArkansas traveler platform, manages traffic through Traffic Management Centers, and deploys advanced inspection technologies including ground-penetrating radar, falling weight deflectometers, AI-enabled sensors, and computer-vision asset analysis.

Product overview

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) operates as a state government agency managing a 16,400-mile highway system. The department offers a unified portfolio of core transportation services including highway infrastructure maintenance and construction, bridge inspections (over 12,800 bridges), the Arkansas Highway Police law enforcement division, and the IDrive Arkansas traveler information platform. Federal grant programs include the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Recreational Trails Program (RTP), and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Advanced technology initiatives include AI-powered asset analysis using Dynamic Infrastructure for bridge/culvert inspection, and Quarterhill AI-enabled freight inspection systems on I-40 and I-55. The department also operates Traffic Management Centers and the Street Smart safety education program for students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arkansas Highway Police: Law enforcement division of ARDOT responsible for highway safety, oversize/overweight permits, and commercial vehicle regulations
• IDriveArkansas
• Connecting Arkansas Program

Products and services

• IDrive Arkansas Traveler Information Platform Real-time traffic conditions, road conditions, construction updates, and traveler information platform delivered via web (IDriveArkansas.com) and mobile apps on iOS, Android, and Amazon. Available to all Arkansas travelers and the general public.
• Arkansas Highway Police Commercial Vehicle Permits and Enforcement Law enforcement division of ARDOT established in 1929, responsible for highway safety, oversize/overweight vehicle permits, hazardous waste transport permits, utility permits, and commercial vehicle enforcement on Arkansas highways. Serves commercial trucking operators, motor carriers, and the general public.
• Statewide Bridge Inspection Program Program responsible for inspecting more than 12,800 bridges across the state of Arkansas, conducting approximately 7,400 inspections annually using advanced equipment including Ground Penetrating Radar, Falling Weight Deflectometer, Cone Penetrometer testing, and VideoRay Defender remotely operated underwater vehicles.
• Traffic Management Center Operations Central monitoring facility managing traffic operations, incident management, and traveler information across Arkansas highways as part of ARDOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Federal program supporting the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Arkansas, administered by ARDOT.
• Dynamic Infrastructure AI Asset Analysis Pilot AI platform deployed by ARDOT to analyze approximately 500 transportation assets including bridges, culverts, and drainage systems in a pilot project, reviewing existing data, images, drone footage, and past inspection reports to assess conditions, identify deterioration, and generate maintenance recommendations.
• AI-Enabled Freight Corridor Inspection (Quarterhill Partnership) Advanced sensor-based AI safety inspection technology deployed at major freight corridors on I-40 and I-55 in partnership with Quarterhill to modernize freight operations, improve safety, and enhance inspection efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential savings of up to $800 million from preventive maintenance across 40,000-asset network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered pilot and core.

• Dynamic InfrastructurepilotTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2026AI platform selected to analyze approximately 500 transportation assets including bridges, culverts, and drainage systems in a pilot project. The system reviews existing data, images, drone footage, and past inspection reports to assess conditions, identify deterioration, and generate maintenance recommendations.
• Quarterhill Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 9 October 2025Partnership to modernize freight operations on key highways in Arkansas using AI-enabled safety inspection technology. The $2.7 million initiative involves deploying advanced sensor-based systems at major freight corridors on I-40 and I-55 to improve safety, inspection efficiency, and support increasing freight volumes.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Department of Transportation: Another large state highway authority with comparable mandate to plan, build, and maintain state highway infrastructure, administer federal funds, and operate toll/inspection programs. TxDOT is a natural benchmark for ARDOT on infrastructure scale, project delivery, and federal funding execution.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): State DOT operating a similarly extensive highway and bridge network with comparable responsibilities in federal grant administration, bridge inspection, and traffic management. Caltrans serves as a comparable on large-scale project delivery and bridge inspection programs.
• Florida Department of Transportation: State DOT with parallel mission covering highway construction, maintenance, bridge inspection, and traffic management. FDOT's aggressive use of technology and P3 delivery models makes it a useful comparable for ARDOT's technology adoption trajectory.

Regional players

• Missouri Department of Transportation: Neighboring state DOT sharing key interstate corridors (notably I-40 and I-55 freight routes that intersect with ARDOT's freight modernization partnership). Comparable in mid-sized state DOT scale and rural infrastructure challenges.
• Tennessee Department of Transportation: Adjacent state DOT operating comparable highway and bridge programs with shared freight corridors through Memphis and the Mid-South. Useful comparable for ARDOT on regional freight operations and interstate project delivery.
• Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development: Neighboring Gulf South state DOT with similar bridge inventory, aging infrastructure challenges, and reliance on federal disaster and infrastructure funding. Comparable in scale, geography, and rural interstate maintenance demands.
• Mississippi Department of Transportation: Closest comparable by population and rural highway network scale; shares I-40/I-55 freight corridor exposure. Useful peer for ARDOT on funding-per-mile comparisons and rural bridge inspection workloads.
• Oklahoma Department of Transportation: Adjacent state DOT with comparable rural interstate maintenance, bridge inventory, and federal funding dependency. Comparable on project delivery models and weather-related infrastructure stress.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration: Federal agency that funds and oversees state DOTs including ARDOT through federal-aid highway programs. Not a competitor but the principal funding partner and regulatory overseer, making it the most relevant external counterparty for ARDOT's capital pipeline.

Others

• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): Industry association representing all state DOTs; sets standards that ARDOT adopts for bridge inspection, asset management, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Relevant as the standards-setting and peer-coordination body for ARDOT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkansas-department-of-transportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments4 records

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