State Overview
Over are 4,840 trucking companies in Arkansas and the industry employs 33,400 drivers. The highest paid truck drivers earn $47,720 ($22.94 hourly). The highest paying areas are Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($38,310), West Arkansas non-metropolitan area ($37,060), and the Central Arkansas non-metropolitan area ($36,690).
Pros and Cons of Truck Driving in Arkansas
GOOD:
- Truck driving jobs are everywhere and usually pay top scale
BAD:
- Northwest Arkansas I-49 has construction everywhere
Truck Driving Tips for Arkansas
- Take advantage of your CDL and make companies compete for your skills pay-wise
- Find a company with great benefits and pay
- Be careful of potholes and other road issues
- Understand the fatigue that comes with night driving
- Make sure you have an up-to-date atlas that includes bridge heights
Fellow Truck Drivers in Arkansas Say:
“Plenty of truck stops”
David B. – 20 years of experience
GOOD
Plenty of Truck stops, roads are marked well (direction signs).
BAD
Traffic such as little rock really congested getting fuel can really be a headache
TIP TO NEW DRIVERS
Good job and benefits and good pay
“Jobs are everywhere here”
Scott N. – 12 years driving experience
GOOD
Ordinary jobs are hard to come by and low paying. Truck driving jobs are everywhere and usually pay top scale. Almost everyone needs a CDL driver in their company.
BAD
Northwest Ar 49 is a complete nightmare. The construction has been going on for years and won’t be completed for a while.
TIP TO NEW DRIVERS
Take advantage of your CDL and make companies compete for your skills pay wise.