Trucking Companies in Arkansas
1,523 registered carriers · 110,102 trucks · 107,898 drivers
With 107,898 commercial drivers and a fleet of 110,102 trucks, Arkansas is home to 1,523 FMCSA-registered carriers — 0.6% of the national total. The state moves approximately 523 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in LITTLE ROCK (101 carriers) and SPRINGDALE (69).
1,523
Carriers
110,102
Trucks
107,898
Drivers
$47,380
Avg Trucker Salary
523M
Freight Tons/Year
50.5
Carriers per 100K
3.8%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK
101 carriers
SPRINGDALE
69 carriers
FORT SMITH
66 carriers
JONESBORO
54 carriers
ROGERS
35 carriers
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
34 carriers
EL DORADO
32 carriers
VAN BUREN
31 carriers
HARRISON
30 carriers
PARAGOULD
28 carriers
RUSSELLVILLE
27 carriers
TEXARKANA
27 carriers
FAYETTEVILLE
26 carriers
CONWAY
25 carriers
BATESVILLE
24 carriers
SEARCY
20 carriers
HOT SPRINGS
17 carriers
BENTONVILLE
16 carriers
NASHVILLE
16 carriers
MAGNOLIA
16 carriers
Largest Carriers in Arkansas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Arkansas?
There are 1,523 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Arkansas, operating a combined fleet of 110,102 commercial vehicles with 107,898 drivers. This makes Arkansas the 36th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Arkansas?
The largest trucking company in Arkansas by fleet size is J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC, based in LOWELL, with 25,280 power units and 24,116 drivers.
Which city in Arkansas has the most trucking companies?
LITTLE ROCK has the most trucking companies in Arkansas with 101 registered carriers, representing 6.6% of the state total. SPRINGDALE is second with 69 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Arkansas?
You can verify any Arkansas trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Arkansas?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Arkansas operates 72.3 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Arkansas?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Arkansas earn an average of $47,380 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Arkansas?
Arkansas handles approximately 523 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the mid-range in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System