CDL Schools in Arkansas
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Arkansas has 79 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
79
Median truck driver wage
$49,520
Arkansas, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+4.4%
Openings per year
4,020
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Arkansas
Sorted by city. "Theory" is classroom instruction; "BTW" is behind-the-wheel training on a range or public road. Confirm current registration with the school before enrolling.
| Provider | City | CDL classes | Training offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| UACCB | Batesville | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Heavy Equipment Operating Academy | Bee Branch | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Benton Under review | Benton | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Bentonville Under review | Bentonville | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Berryville Public Schools | Berryville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Blytheville School District #5 | Blytheville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Bradford School District | Bradford | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College- YARD Training | Centerton | Class A; Class B; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Decatur School District | Decatur | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Des Arc Public Schools Under review | Des Arc | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| South Arkansas CDL Consulting LLC | El Dorado | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Lane CDL Instruction | England | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Fayetteville Under review | Fayetteville | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Forrest City School District | Forrest City | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Fort Smith Under review | Fort Smith | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Greenbrier Public School | Greenbrier | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| greenforest school | Green Forest | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| UA North Arkansas College | Harrison | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| PCCUA | Helena-West Helena | Class A; Class B; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Arkansas Trucking Academy | Hope | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Hope Public Schools | Hope | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Unique Services Logistics | Hot Springs | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Jacksonville North Pulaski Schools | Jacksonville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| ASUN Commercial Driver Training-JB | Jonesboro | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas | Jonesboro | Class B; Passenger | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Tolliver Truck Driving Academy LLC | Lake village | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Lead Hill School District | Lead Hill | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Ivory Gaston CDL Training PCSSD | Little Rock | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Superior Success Comprehensive educational service | Little Rock | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Little Rock Under review | Little Rock | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| UA - Pulaski Technical College | Little Rock | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Arkansas Trucking Academy | Malvern | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Mid-America Truck Driving School, Inc (Malvern, AR) | Malvern | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Malvern Under review | Malvern | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| ASUN Commercial Driver Training- MT Under review | Marked Tree | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Lester Gray trucking | Marmaduke | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc. | Maumelle | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Arkansas Trucking Academy | Mena | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Mineral Springs School | Mineral Springs | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| U. A. M. College of Technology-McGehee Diesel Training Academy | Monticello | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton | Morrilton | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| 282 CDL Academy, LLC | Mountainburg | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Arkansas State University Mountain Home | Mountain Home | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Mountain Home Under review | Mountain Home | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Arkansas Trucking Academy | Nashville | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| ASUN Commercial Driver Training | Newport | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| 160 Driving Academy - North Little Rock - Classroom | North Little Rock | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| 160 Driving Academy - North Little Rock - Yard | North Little Rock | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| River Rock CDL Training LLC | North Little Rock | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Superior success comprehensive educational service | North Little Rock | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| WorldLink Truck Driving Academy | North Little Rock | Class A; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| BRTC Paragould | Paragould | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Paragould School District | Paragould | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Pine Bluff School District Transportation | Pine Bluff | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Pine Bluff Truck Driving School, Inc | Pine Bluff | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT | POCAHONTAS | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| LISA Academy Rogers | Rogers | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Rogers Under review | Rogers | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Jack Meredith Trucking | Royal | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| First Baptist Church | Russellville | Class B; Passenger | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Select CDL Driving School Inc. | Siloam Springs | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Mid-America Truck Driving School, Inc (Springdale, AR) | Springdale | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Northwest Technical Institute | SPRINGDALE | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Strong Under review | Strong | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Grand Prairie Regional Water Distribution District | Stuttgart | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| PCCUA | Stuttgart | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Select CDL Driving School Inc. | Tontitown | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| A-OK CDL ACADEMY, INC | Van Buren | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Cops CDL Academy | Van Buren | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| 4L"s CDL School | Vilonia | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| West Fork School District | West Fork | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| West Fork public Schools | WEST FORK | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| White Hall School District | White Hall | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Winslow Under review | Winslow | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry (tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-07-06. Employer-only training locations (fleets and agencies that train their own drivers) are not listed. Providers marked "Under review" are being re-verified by FMCSA and may not currently certify training.
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What Truck Drivers Earn in Arkansas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,520
- Average annual wage: $56,570
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 32,290
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024 (SOC 53-3032). First-year pay is usually below the median; OTR and specialized endorsements pay above it.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +4.4%
- Average openings per year: 4,020
- Employment: 36,390 → 37,990
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in Arkansas's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 7,570 | $49,040 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 7,570 | $56,250 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | 3,310 | $60,190 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 1,160 | $46,970 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 290 | $41,620 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Arkansas
States report these results to the U.S. Department of Labor for programs eligible for workforce (WIOA) funding — they are measured outcomes, not marketing claims. Blank cells mean the state suppressed the value (usually small class sizes).
| Provider · Program | Completion | Employed (2 qtrs) | Median earnings (qtr) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ACADEMY OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS Industrial Truck Operator | 80% | 26% | $6,240 | $100 |
| Pine Bluff Truck Driving School Inc Pine Bluff Truck Driving School | 91% | 62% | $9,305 | $4,615 |
| ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) - NEWPORT (JONESBORO 2 YR) Truck Driving | 77% | 67% | $10,929 | $3,426 |
| ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) - NEWPORT (NEWPORT 2 YR) Trucking Driving | 15% | 54% | $10,929 | $3,426 |
| NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI) Commercial Truck Driving/Commercial Vehicle Operator | 100% | 93% | $12,506 | $4,000 |
| CDL Academy - Fort Smith Class A CDL Training | 98% | 70% | $12,157 | $6,500 |
| DIESEL DRIVING ACADEMY INC - Little Rock Basic Tractor Trailer Driver Training - WC | 86% | 66% | $9,827 | $6,900 |
| RIVER ROCK CDL TRAINING LLC Truck Driver Training | 94% | 87% | — | $5,500 |
| 160 Driving Academy - Central CDL Class A Program | 72% | 84% | $10,490 | $4,950 |
| DIESEL DRIVING ACADEMY INC - Little Rock Advanced Tractor Trailer Driver Training - WC | 74% | 72% | $8,716 | $11,900 |
| MID-AMERICA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL INC. (MATDS) - Springdale Truck & Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor | 95% | 75% | $13,846 | $3,925 |
| CDL Academy-Little Rock Class A CDL Training | 81% | 55% | $9,565 | $6,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Eligible Training Provider List results (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY2023. Earnings are for one quarter, not annualized.
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Getting a CDL in Arkansas
Liquified Petroleum Gas Bobtail Truck Driver - BD
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment · agency website
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Transport Truck Driver - TD
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment · agency website
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Delivery Truck Driver - CD
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment · agency website
Commercial Driver (Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration · agency website
Tow Business License / Tow Vehicle Safety Permit
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: No exam
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Since February 2022, first-time Class A/B applicants must complete entry-level driver training with a registered provider before taking the skills test.