Hire Intermodal Drivers in Arkansas
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Arkansas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
32,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Arkansas
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- TWIC card for port access
- Container chassis coupling and securement expertise
- Rail yard and port terminal navigation experience
- Familiarity with container weight verification (VGM) requirements
Arkansas Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Arkansas
#1
Little Rock
#2
Bentonville
#3
Fort Smith
#4
Jonesboro
#5
Springdale
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Arkansas
Walmart (Bentonville HQ + DCs)Tyson Foods (Springdale)J.B. Hunt (Lowell HQ)ABF Freight (Fort Smith)Dillards
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Arkansas
Home to Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and ABF — massive trucking ecosystem
Lowest cost of living in the region stretches driver pay further
I-40 corridor provides east-west freight access
Poultry processing creates consistent reefer demand
Trucking-friendly culture — the state understands the industry
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Arkansas Operation
- Home daily — most intermodal routes are local/regional
- Consistent volume at major rail hubs (Chicago, LA, Savannah)
- TWIC card creates competitive advantage over non-credentialed drivers
- Growing sector — intermodal volume increases annually
- Less OTR wear on drivers — shorter routes, predictable schedules
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Hiring Intermodal Drivers in Arkansas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Arkansas, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Arkansas typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Little Rock and Bentonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Arkansas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Arkansas has 35+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Arkansas are Little Rock, Bentonville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro. Major employers driving this demand include Walmart (Bentonville HQ + DCs), Tyson Foods (Springdale), J.B. Hunt (Lowell HQ).
Our Arkansas intermodal driver pool draws from 32,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 62% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Home to Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and ABF — massive trucking ecosystem.