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.
Average Pay
$68,000 - $97,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in Arkansas
Arkansas is the nation's hazmat freight epicenter, with petrochemical refineries, chemical plants, and fuel terminals concentrated along the Gulf Coast. Hazmat-endorsed drivers here have some of the highest earning potential in the country. Hazmat driver demand in Arkansas is moderate, with the limited pool of endorsed drivers keeping pay strong and job security high.
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 jobs we are recruiting for in Arkansas
Each of these is a live posting with the pay, home time and requirements set out in full. Applying takes about a minute.
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 Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot 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?
Hazmat truck drivers in Arkansas earn $68,000 - $97,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Arkansas is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. 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.