Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arkansas
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Wage evidence
Median and mean figures with percentiles, shown against the national figure. Suppressed values stay blank.
| Statistic | This state | National |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $25 | — |
| Median annual | $51,550 | — |
| Mean hourly | $28 | — |
| Mean annual | $57,390 | — |
| 10th percentile (hourly) | $18 | — |
| 25th percentile (hourly) | $21 | — |
| 75th percentile (hourly) | $34 | — |
| 90th percentile (hourly) | $39 | — |
Career pathway
Verified progression stages where the data provides them.
This data release provides a single verified overview stage for this selection rather than a full multi-stage ladder.
Arkansas CDL / Trucking career pathway overview
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Commercial learner permit and applicable ELDT to state CDL
Use the Arkansas CDL manual and licensing agency process; obtain the appropriate commercial learner's permit, complete ELDT when the federal rule applies, meet medical qualification requirements for the intended operation, and pass state knowledge and skills testing for the required class and endorsements. The acquired state-submitted dataset contains 6 occupation-mapped license or registration record(s) for this state; use the specific master records rather than assuming one credential covers every job scope.
Credential: State-issued CDL and applicable endorsementspathway overviewVerified: Oct 8, 2026Verified career pathwayPathway is informational and does not guarantee eligibility, licensure, or employment.
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Licensing & regulation
How this trade is regulated in this state, and where local research is still needed.
Primary regulatory structure
state individual licensing; state registration; contractor or business licensing; federal credentialing or regulation (scope-specific)
Responsible authority: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration; Office of Driver Services; Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing; State of Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board; Office of Motor Vehicles; Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment — Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services; Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — State of Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board; Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor Vehicles; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; home-state driver licensing agency
Classification verified: Oct 8, 2026
Official sourceState individual licensing
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State registration
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Local / municipal licensing
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Contractor / business licensing
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Federal credentialing
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Industry certification
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Employer-specific requirements
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Specific credential records
Tow Business License / Tow Vehicle Safety Permit
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Tied to businessRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — State of Arkansas Towing and Recovery BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026All vehicles and related equipment used to tow, recover, upright, transport, or otherwise facilitate the movement of vehicles on (Arkansas') public highways must display a current Tow Vehicle Safety Permit issued by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board, verifying the tow vehicle is registered with the Board and meets minimum safety equipment standards established by the Board. The Tow Vehicle Safety Permit is renewed annually. Towing businesses are required to obtain from the Board, and renew annually, a Tow Business License and any tow vehicle must have a valid Tow Vehicle Safety Permit. A Consent Towing Business is any person engaged in towing, storage, or recovery of any vehicle in which towing, storage, or recovery is done with the permission of the owner or other person in charge of the vehicle. A Non-consent Towing Business is any person engaged in towing, storage, or recovery of any unattended or abandoned vehicle, or any disabled or inoperative vehicle for which the owner preference is waived by the owner or person in charge. A Vehicle Immobilization Service is a person using a wheel clamp or similar device attached to a wheel of a vehicle that renders the vehicle immobile. Requirements: 1) A completed Business Application must be filed with the Board. 2) A valid Certificate of Insurance reflecting coverage required by the Board through its Rules including general liability, cargo and on-hook coverages. 3) Each application for a Tow Vehicle Safety Permit must be completed. Applications must include pictures of tow vehicle and a signature of the examining law enforcement officer or agency investigator. 4) All outstanding civil penalties and/or restitution to complainants must be paid in full before an application or renewal is processed. Tow Vehicle Safety Permit fee: $72.00 renewable annually. Tow Business Safety License fee: $150.00 renewable annually.
Regulator siteCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor VehiclesVerified: Oct 8, 2026Commercial Drivers Licenses are issued by state departments but are similar from state to state, since the minimum requirements of the licenses and endorsements are set centrally. For more information contact the state DMV or https://cms.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/how-do-i-get-commercial-drivers-license.
Liquified Petroleum Gas Bobtail Truck Driver - BD
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Tied to businessRegulator: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment — Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bobtail Truck Drivers are responsible for making retail deliveries of propane to residential, commercial, agricultural, and reseller customers. They are responsible for ensuring both state LP-Gas Board and federal DOT regulations are followed during the course of making deliveries. Bobtail truck drivers may perform pressure testing to ensure a leak free system prior to delivery. Bobtail truck drivers may assist with the filling of DOT cylinders. Requirements: 1) Must be employed by a Class 1 Permit Holder. 2) Must have on-the-job training in the liquefied petroleum gas business of not less than 30 days. 3) Must have a thorough knowledge of NFPA 58 and the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code as it pertains to operating a bobtail truck. 4) Must attend a mandatory 40-Hour Basic LP-Gas School within one year of obtaining certification. 5) Must attend a minimum of one (1) board sanctioned safety meeting annually. Written and oral examinations, License fee: $25.00, Renewal fee: $25.00 per year
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Transport Truck Driver - TD
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Tied to businessRegulator: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment — Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026Liquefied Petroleum Gas Transport Truck Drivers are responsible for making bulk deliveries of propane to and for Class 1 Permit Holders delivering to bulk plants, commercial and agricultural customers. They are responsible for ensuring both state LP-Gas Board and federal DOT regulations are followed during the course of making deliveries. Requirements: 1. Must be employed by a Class 5 Permit Holder. 2. Must have on-the-job training in the liquefied petroleum gas business of not less than 30 days. 3. Must attend a minimum of one (1) board sanctioned safety meeting annually. Examinations: Written and Oral Examinations. License fee: $25.00, Renewal fee: $25.00 per year
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Delivery Truck Driver - CD
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Tied to businessRegulator: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment — Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Delivery Truck Drivers are responsible for delivering DOT and ASME cylinders to retail locations. They are responsible for ensuring both state LP-Gas Board and federal DOT regulations are followed during the course of making deliveries. Requirements: 1. Must be employed by a Class 1 or Class 3 Permit Holder. 2. Must have on-the-job training in the liquefied petroleum gas business of not less than 30 days. 3. Must attend a minimum of one (1) board sanctioned safety meeting annually. Examination and fees: Written and Oral Examinations, License fee: $25.00, Renewal fee: $25.00 per year
Commercial Driver (Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver)
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver ServicesVerified: Oct 8, 2026Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) will be required for anyone driving a vehicle that (1) weighs more than 26,001 pounds, (2) carries 16 or more passengers, or (3) transports any amount of hazardous materials requiring a placard to be displayed. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age, or must be at least 21 years of age to drive on the interstate. 2) Must pass written and road CDL exams if first CDL. 3) Must pass physical as required by the Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration. 4) Must self-certify to a single type of commercial operation on driver license application form. Based on that self-certification, must provide the Office of Driver Services or the State Revenue Office with a current medical examiner's certificate and show any existing variance to obtain or keep CDL. Written and Driving Examinations required, Test fee: $50.00, Commercial driver's license fee (original or renewal): $42.00, Endorsement fee: $10.00
Training options
Verified current training programs. Availability, tuition and delivery mode are separate facts.
We have not verified a current training listing for this selection. This is not evidence that no programs exist — only that we have no verified current listing to show here. The pathway, wage and regulatory guidance on this page remain fully usable, and you can widen your search in the finder.
Registered apprenticeships
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Registered programs
APPRENTICELY
APPRENTICELY — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers registered apprenticeship
Registered programLittle RockAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.CDL Academy
CDL Academy — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers registered apprenticeship
Registered programFort SmithAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.NATF
NATF — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers registered apprenticeship
Registered programArkadelphiaAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.National Minority Women Association in Transportation-FASTPORT
National Minority Women Association in Transportation-FASTPORT — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers registered apprenticeship
Registered programWest ForkAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.The Trucking Alliance/FASTPORT
The Trucking Alliance/FASTPORT — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers registered apprenticeship
Registered programWest ForkAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.WorldLink Truck Driving Academy Apprenticeship Training Program
WorldLink Truck Driving Academy Apprenticeship Training Program — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers registered apprenticeship
Registered programLittle RockAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.
Funding pathways
Direct, trade-matched and broad funding routes to investigate. Conditional awards are not guaranteed funding.
Direct individual opportunities
You apply as an individual. Eligibility is determined by the administering organization.
Roehl Get Your CDL paid training
Roehl Transport
Employer or sponsor dependentactive opportunity directoryNational scopeApplicants hired into an available Get Your CDL position and meeting Roehl and licensing requirements.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Positions are location- and hiring-market dependent.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Employer or sponsor dependentAccess depends on an employer, sponsor, or affiliated organization and is not a direct public scholarship.Official program pageSchneider paid CDL apprenticeship training
Schneider National
Employer or sponsor dependentactive opportunity directoryNational scopeApplicants accepted into an eligible Schneider driving job/training pathway who meet permit, hiring, location, and program requirements.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Recruiting is ongoing where qualifying positions are posted.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Employer or sponsor dependentAccess depends on an employer, sponsor, or affiliated organization and is not a direct public scholarship.Official program page
Matched to this trade
Supported by source evidence for this occupation. Specificity varies — check the eligibility summary.
mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Direct individual applicationactiveNational scopeU.S. citizens who are high-school seniors or graduates and plan an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school, subject to full program rules.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: October 31, 2026Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program page
General funding pathways to investigate
Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.
The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
The Home Depot Foundation
Direct individual applicationactive rollingNational scopeIndividuals pursuing eligible construction skilled-trade education, subject to the applicable Path to Pro scholarship terms.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program pageFederal Pell Grant for eligible career-school and undergraduate programs
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Direct individual applicationactiveNational scopeEligible undergraduate students with financial need attending a participating institution and eligible program; trade/career programs may qualify but each program must be confirmed.
Award: $7,395Beneficiary: individualDeadline: 2026-27 FAFSA and school deadlines apply; verify on StudentAid.gov and with the school.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program pageRegistered Apprenticeship paid employment and training
Participating employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive opportunity directoryNational scopeApplicants must locate an available apprenticeship opportunity and apply directly to the employer or program sponsor; occupations and entry requirements vary.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Opportunity-specific; do not assume an opening is accepting applications.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageSurvivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scopeEligible child or spouse of a veteran or service member meeting a qualifying permanent-and-total disability, death, MIA, capture, or detention condition; approved technical, vocational, apprenticeship, and OJT may qualify.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; delimiting dates and program approval vary.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageGI Bill benefits for approved on-the-job training and apprenticeships
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scopeEligible veterans, service members, or dependents with qualifying GI Bill entitlement who enter a VA-approved OJT or apprenticeship program.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; applicant and training establishment approvals are required.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageWIOA Individual Training Account and training-service pathway
State and local workforce development boards under U.S. DOL
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalNational scopeAdults, dislocated workers, and some youth who are determined eligible and in need of training may receive training services, commonly through an ITA, for an approved program/provider.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; timing and funds vary by local workforce area.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageArkansas WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalApplicant must be determined eligible by the workforce system, need training, select an approved program/provider when required, and receive local authorization subject to available funds and limits.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; contact the state/local workforce office before enrolling.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageArkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalArkansas applicants entering approved high-demand workforce programs of at least 180 clock hours or six credit hours, subject to program rules.
Award: $3,000Beneficiary: individualDeadline: Apply at least 30 days before enrollment.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program page