J.B. Hunt Transport Services
$55,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal, Local
Moderate Demand
Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Arkansas
Browse hazmat trucking positions across Arkansas with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in Arkansas
Arkansas logistics centers on Northwest Arkansas (Walmart and J.B. Hunt territory) and Little Rock on I-30/I-40, with poultry, retail DC freight, and east–west through traffic on I-40. Hazmat-endorsed demand in Arkansas is moderate; fuel and chemical lanes follow the industrial geography above, and carriers still require a clean record plus H (or X) endorsement.
Top Companies Hiring Hazmat Drivers in AR
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PAM Transport
$48,000 - $78,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Automotive
USA Truck (DB Schenker)
$50,000 - $75,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated
Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Driving job listings in Arkansas
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$60,500 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$66,500 - $94,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,500 - $62,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$50,000 - $71,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in Arkansas
Little Rock
Arkansas
Bentonville
Arkansas
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Jonesboro
Arkansas
Key Freight Routes in Arkansas
1
I-40 (east-west through Little Rock)
2
I-30 (Little Rock to Dallas)
3
I-49 (Bentonville to Fort Smith)
Requirements for Hazmat Driving in AR
- Valid CDL-A license with hazmat (H) endorsement
- TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- TSA background check clearance
- 2+ years clean CDL-A experience
- Knowledge of hazmat placarding, routing, and emergency procedures
- DOT physical card and clean MVR (no accidents or major violations)
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Hazmat Trucking Jobs in Arkansas — FAQs
How much do hazmat truck drivers make in Arkansas?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in Arkansas. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How long does it take to get a hazmat endorsement in Arkansas?
Getting a hazmat endorsement in Arkansas takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your AR DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in Arkansas will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.
Are trucking companies in Arkansas hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?
Yes — hazmat driver demand in Arkansas is moderate heading into 2026. The hazmat segment in Arkansas is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in AR.