Hire Step Deck Drivers in Arkansas
Pre-screened step deck drivers in Arkansas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-120 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Target Placement
72-120 hours
CDL Holders (State)
32,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Arkansas
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
- Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
- Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
Arkansas Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Arkansas
#1
Little Rock
#2
Bentonville
#3
Fort Smith
#4
Jonesboro
#5
Springdale
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Arkansas
Walmart (Bentonville HQ + DCs)Tyson Foods (Springdale)J.B. Hunt (Lowell HQ)ABF Freight (Fort Smith)Dillards
Why Hire Step Deck 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 Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Arkansas Operation
- Premium rates — step deck commands $0.03-$0.08/mile over flatbed
- Less competition for specialized loads
- Growing demand as industrial equipment shipments increase
- Many loads are shipper-loaded, reducing physical demands
- Diverse cargo keeps routes and work engaging
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Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Arkansas — FAQ
We aim to fill step deck driver requests within 72-120 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Arkansas, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Arkansas typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Little Rock and Bentonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck 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 step deck 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).
We recruit step deck drivers from across Arkansas, a market of roughly 32,000+ CDL holders statewide and 35+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Home to Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and ABF — massive trucking ecosystem.