Arkansas CDL Arkansas Restricted Seasonal Farm-Service CDL

Arkansas may issue the restricted CDL to qualifying employees of agri-chemical businesses, custom harvesters, farm retail outlets and suppliers, and livestock feeders. The applicant must meet the required good-driving-record conditions and cannot treat the credential as general commercial authority.

The Arkansas restricted credential is limited to Class B and C farm-service vehicles and permits ordinary Class D noncommercial driving. Operation may not extend beyond 150 miles from the farm or place of business being served.

Arkansas restriction W limits operation of the farm-service CMV to no more than 180 days in a 12-month period. The credential must be used only during its approved and validated seasonal period even though the federal regulation permits states to choose a broader maximum.

The restricted authority allows diesel fuel only in quantities of 1,000 gallons or less, liquid fertilizer in quantities of 3,000 gallons or less, and solid fertilizer not transported with an organic substance. Other placardable hazardous-material operation is not authorized.

A restricted CDL holder may not hold an unrestricted CDL at the same time. The good driving record must be confirmed before renewal or seasonal revalidation, and the restricted credential does not authorize passenger service.

Apply the rule to the exact Arkansas vehicle, credential, date, trip, test stage, and operating facts. The current DFA and State Police pages, current controlling law, federal requirements, and the current official manual govern when an older publication conflicts.