The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has partnered with transportation technology provider Quarterhill Inc. on a multi-million dollar project to bring “AI-enabled safety inspection technology to two of Arkansas’ busiest trucking corridors.”
On October 9, 2025, Quarterhill announced a partnership with ARDOT and the Arkansas Highway Police to launch a $2.7 million project to “deploy advanced mainline sorter systems at Lehi on I-40 Eastbound and at Marion on I-55 Southbound, two key entry points that handle some of the highest truck volumes in the nation.”
The “mainline sorter systems” on I-40 and I-55 will involve the following sensor and AI-powered technologies:
- Weigh-in-Motion (WIM)sensors to capture truck weights at highway speeds.
- Tire Anomaly Classification System (TACS) for real-time detection of unsafe tire conditions.
- License Plate Recognition (LPR), Department of Transportation (DOT) Checks, and Intelligent Roadside Operations Computer (iROC) to verify vehicle credentials instantly.
- Fully Integrated Dynamic Message Boards to guide drivers who need further inspection.
“The modernized systems will help Arkansas address increasing freight volume at one of America’s busiest trucking corridors while supporting ARDOT’s broader mission to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation infrastructure. The project underscores the importance of technology-driven solutions for freight corridors where expansion is challenging, but traffic volumes continue to grow. As interstate commerce continues to surge, these upgrades will ensure Arkansas remains at the forefront of efficient, safe freight movement,” Quarterhill said in a press release announcing the project…