Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
High Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Arkansas
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Tanker 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. Tanker demand in Arkansas is high, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Arkansas.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in AR
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Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
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 Tanker 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 Tanker Driving in AR
- Valid CDL-A license with tanker (N) endorsement
- Hazmat (H) endorsement required for chemical and fuel loads
- 1+ year CDL-A experience
- TWIC card for port pickups/deliveries
- Understanding of liquid surge dynamics and safe braking techniques
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
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Tanker Trucking Jobs in Arkansas — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Arkansas?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker 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.
Do tanker drivers need a hazmat endorsement in Arkansas?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Arkansas. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. The strong petrochemical and energy sectors in Arkansas make the combined X (tanker + hazmat) endorsement especially valuable for maximizing earnings.
Are trucking companies in Arkansas hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Arkansas is high heading into 2026. Carriers operating in Arkansas are actively recruiting tanker drivers with competitive pay packages and benefits to fill open positions. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in AR.