Why city coverage matters for Arkansas CDL schools
Arkansas has 67 directory locations in 50 cities, which is a notably dispersed pattern. North Little Rock has four locations and Little Rock has three. Forrest City and Hope each have two. With most listed cities represented by a small number of sites, your useful comparison area may cross city lines. Search the exact address, calculate the drive you would make repeatedly, and keep a second option within reach. The statewide total sounds large, but the city distribution tells you how much real choice exists near a particular home or job.
The training categories are fairly broad across Arkansas. Fifty-three locations list some Class B training and 51 show theory, range, and public-road components. Class A appears at 46 locations, with 43 covering all three components. Passenger training appears at 44 sites, school bus at 40, and hazardous materials theory at 25. Because the complete Class A and Class B counts sit close to their respective totals, many entries identify a full three-part sequence. Still, verify the class and endorsement components on the individual card before contacting a school.
For heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, the May 2025 BLS data puts Arkansas employment at 32,220. Wages extend from $36,770 at the 10th percentile to $81,110 at the 90th percentile, with a $51,550 median. The upper end sits far from the midpoint, which is a reminder that one salary number cannot describe every driving job. Use the wage data for career context while you judge schools on their registered training, location, and answers about cost and schedule. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Driver Services handles the state's commercial license information.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in Arkansas
01
North Little Rock
4 training locations
02
Little Rock
3 training locations
03
Forrest City
2 training locations
04
Hope
2 training locations
05
Jonesboro
2 training locations
The cities shown above account for 13 of the 67 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 50 cities, so use the search and training filters instead of treating those city counts as the whole market.
Training registration by address
Training Options at CDL Schools in Arkansas
51 Arkansas locations register every Class B component. Class A reaches the same three-part scope at 43 locations, or 8 fewer.
44 provider addresses carry a passenger flag. That category leads the endorsement portion of this state summary, while each card supplies the component-level detail.
If you are deciding between license classes, compare the vehicle and job differences in the Class A CDL training guide and Class B CDL training guide. Passenger, school bus, and hazardous materials requirements are covered in the CDL endorsement guide.
- Any Class A part
- 46
- Full Class A scope
- 43
- Any Class B part
- 53
- Full Class B scope
- 51
- Passenger
- 44
- School bus
- 40
- Hazardous materials theory
- 25
Arkansas school finder
All CDL Schools in Arkansas, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in Arkansas across 67 public-enrollment, in-person locations. Filters use the training registration attached to each provider-location record in the August 5, 2026 FMCSA registry snapshot.
- Training locations
- 67
- Cities represented
- 50
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in Arkansas
FMCSA says training providers attest that they meet the applicable federal and state requirements before they appear in the Training Provider Registry. Use the component labels on each card to check the training registered at that location, then confirm current course details directly with the provider.
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Search Results for CDL Schools in Arkansas
Each result opens the detailed location card on its permanent directory page.
North Little Rock, AR
160 Driving Academy - North Little Rock - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
3807 McCain Park Drive, Suite 110, North Little Rock, AR 72116- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 3807 McCain Park Drive, Suite 110, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. For this address, the provider on file is 160 Driving Academy for the training entry. The component total breaks into 2 theory registrations, 0 range registrations, and 0 public-road registrations across 2 categories. FMCSA training fields on the card identify Class A and HazMat theory. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. When comparing course offers, ask the provider to document vehicle access, scheduled driving time, complete price, course dates, and testing arrangements.
Training at this address
Class A
- Theory coursework
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge instruction
Registry contact methods
North Little Rock, AR
160 Driving Academy - North Little Rock - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
10600 Maybelline Road, North Little Rock, AR 72117- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 10600 Maybelline Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117. The operator named in the registry is 160 Driving Academy for this site. At this address, the training scope includes Class A. Theory, range, and road coverage is itemized next. This location's 1 course row account for 0 theory flags, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. Before choosing this training site, put these questions to the school about refund terms, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, course dates, and complete price.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Practice range
- Road component
Provider contact details
Mountainburg, AR
282 CDL Academy, LLC
949 Hwy 282 SW, Mountainburg, AR 72946- Registry record updated
- June 1, 2026
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 949 Hwy 282 SW, Mountainburg, Arkansas 72946. The named organization behind this entry is 282 CDL Academy, LLC at this specific address. Of the components attached to this location, 4 are theory, 3 are range, and 3 are road registration. Training attached to this address includes Class A, HazMat theory, passenger endorsement, and Class B. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. During an enrollment call, ask the provider to document refund terms, scheduled driving time, complete price, vehicle access, and course dates.
Registered course components
Class A
- Classroom work
- Practice range
- Road instruction
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Range instruction
- Road instruction
Passenger
- Theory
- Practice range
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
Provider contact details
Vilonia, AR
4L"s CDL School
Training provider: 4L's CDL School
Vilonia, AR 72173- Registry record updated
- June 4, 2023
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at Vilonia, Arkansas 72173. The operator named in the registry is 4L's CDL School on this public registry entry. The training mix recorded here consists of Class A, school-bus endorsement, Class B, passenger endorsement, and HazMat theory. The details below keep every training component distinct. The 5 listed categories contain 5 theory flags, 4 range flags, and 4 road flags. Before signing an agreement, review written information about testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, complete price, and refund terms.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Range driving
- On-road practice
Class B
- Classroom theory
- Practice range
- Road component
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Training range
- Public-road training
School bus
- Registered theory
- Range component
- Public-road component
Hazardous Materials
- Theory portion
Registry contact methods
Van Buren, AR
A-OK CDL ACADEMY, INC
2407 Lost Beach Crossing, Van Buren, AR 72956-7674- Registry record updated
- June 2, 2026
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 2407 Lost Beach Crossing, Van Buren, Arkansas 72956-7674. The training-provider entry belongs to A-OK CDL Academy, INC for the training entry. FMCSA fields show 4 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components within the 4 training categories on this card. The location-level registration applies to passenger endorsement, Class B, Class A, and HazMat theory. Theory, range, and road coverage is itemized next. For a final enrollment check, ask for documentation covering testing arrangements, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, complete price, and refund terms.
Training component summary
Class A
- Registered theory
- Range component
- Road driving
Class B
- Theory component
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Public road
Passenger
- Classroom theory
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom theory
Contact information for this location
Maumelle, AR
Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc.
600 Edgewood Dr, Maumelle, AR 72113-6269- Registry record updated
- August 18, 2022
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at 600 Edgewood Dr, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113-6269. The organization field for this card names Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc. on this public registry entry. Training categories listed here include Class B, school-bus endorsement, and passenger endorsement. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. FMCSA fields show 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components within the 3 training categories on this card. As you compare this location with others, ask the provider to confirm vehicle access, course dates, complete price, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Registered course components
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Off-road range
- Road instruction
Passenger
- Theory component
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road training
School bus
- Knowledge lessons
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road component
Registry contact methods
West Memphis, AR
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 W Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301- Registry record updated
- July 10, 2025
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 2000 W Broadway, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. The operator named in the registry is Arkansas State University Mid-South on the location-level file. At this address, the training scope includes Class A and HazMat theory. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. Counted by category, this address has 2 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. While narrowing your shortlist, have the school spell out scheduled driving time, course dates, complete price, vehicle access, and testing arrangements.
Course registration details
Class A
- Theory
- Range component
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Provider contact details
West Memphis, AR
Arkansas State University Mid-South
Training provider: Arkansas State University Midsouth
2000 W. Broadway St., West Memphis, AR 72301- Registry record updated
- July 16, 2025
This on-site provider location is open to public enrollment at 2000 W. Broadway St., West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Arkansas State University Midsouth on the federal location record. This location's 1 course row account for 1 theory flag, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. The provider record marks training in Class A. Theory, range, and road coverage is itemized next. When comparing course offers, request the current details for complete price, refund terms, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Location training details
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Contact this provider
Mountain Home, AR
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
4034 US-62, Mountain Home, AR 72653-6570- Registry record updated
- June 3, 2025
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at 4034 US-62, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653-6570. Federal provider data links the address to Arkansas State University Mountain Home for the listed provider location. The recorded course scope covers Class B, HazMat theory, and Class A. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The component total breaks into 3 theory registrations, 2 range registrations, and 2 public-road registrations across 3 categories. Before paying a deposit, get direct confirmation of refund terms, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, testing arrangements, and course dates.
Training at this address
Class A
- Theory portion
- Range driving
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Registered theory
- Closed-range work
- Public-road training
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Reach the training provider
Hope, AR
Arkansas Trucking Academy
2500 S Main St, Hope, AR 71801- Registry record updated
- November 23, 2021
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 2500 S Main St, Hope, Arkansas 71801. For this address, the provider on file is Arkansas Trucking Academy at the listed location. This location's 1 course row account for 1 theory flag, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. The recorded course scope covers Class A. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Before you enroll at this address, ask the provider to document scheduled driving time, complete price, testing arrangements, refund terms, and course dates.
Training component summary
Class A
- Registered theory
- Training range
- Public-road component
Reach the training provider
Malvern, AR
Arkansas Trucking Academy
1 College Circle, Malvern, AR 72104- Registry record updated
- November 23, 2021
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 1 College Circle, Malvern, Arkansas 72104. The organization attached to this address is Arkansas Trucking Academy on the location-level file. The registered categories at this site cover Class A. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. Counted by category, this address has 1 theory component, 1 range component, and 1 road component. For a final enrollment check, review written information about complete price, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and vehicle access.
What this location registers
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Closed-range work
- Public-road driving
Provider contact details
Mena, AR
Arkansas Trucking Academy
1100 College Dr, Mena, AR 71953- Registry record updated
- November 23, 2021
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at 1100 College Dr, Mena, Arkansas 71953. The training-provider entry belongs to Arkansas Trucking Academy for this address record. Training categories listed here include Class A. The component rows show the registered delivery parts. Across the visible training rows, 1 category includes theory, 1 category includes range work, and 1 category includes public-road work. Before committing to a class date, seek a written answer about course dates, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Theory
- Closed-range work
- On-road practice
School contact links
Nashville, AR
Arkansas Trucking Academy
1558 Hwy 371 W, Nashville, AR 71852- Registry record updated
- November 23, 2021
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at 1558 Hwy 371 W, Nashville, Arkansas 71852. The federal record associates the location with Arkansas Trucking Academy at this training location. The address-level breakdown totals 1 theory part, 1 range part, and 1 road part among 1 category. This location carries registration for Class A. Use the grid to distinguish theory, range, and road. Before choosing this training site, have the school spell out course dates, vehicle access, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, and refund terms.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Knowledge lessons
- Closed-range work
- Public road
Contact information for this location
Newport, AR
ASUN Commercial Driver Training
7648 Victory Blvd., Newport, AR 72112- Registry record updated
- July 31, 2024
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport, Arkansas 72112. The operator named in the registry is ASUN Commercial Driver Training for this address record. This provider address has training listed for Class B, Class A, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Across the visible training rows, 4 categories include theory, 4 categories include range work, and 4 categories include public-road work. Before selecting a cohort, request the current details for complete price, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, course dates, and refund terms.
Location training details
Class A
- Knowledge lessons
- Range driving
- Public-road driving
Class B
- Theory
- Range
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Theory portion
- Range
- On-road work
School bus
- Theory
- Range instruction
- Public-road component
Reach the training provider
Jonesboro, AR
ASUN Commercial Driver Training-JB
Training provider: ASUN Commercial Driver Training
5504 Krueger Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401- Registry record updated
- July 31, 2024
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 5504 Krueger Dr, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401. For this address, the provider on file is ASUN Commercial Driver Training for this address record. Across 4 course categories, the record marks 4 theory components, 4 range components, and 4 road components. This location carries registration for school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, Class B, and Class A. Theory, range, and road coverage is itemized next. When comparing course offers, have the school spell out scheduled driving time, course dates, vehicle access, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Training at this address
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Range component
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Closed-range work
- Road driving
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Closed-range work
- Behind-the-wheel road
Provider contact details
Berryville, AR
Berryville Public Schools
902 W Trimble, Berryville, AR 72616- Registry record updated
- February 1, 2022
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 902 W Trimble, Berryville, Arkansas 72616. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Berryville Public Schools for this site. The component total breaks into 3 theory registrations, 3 range registrations, and 3 public-road registrations across 3 categories. FMCSA training fields on the card identify school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. To finish your comparison, put these questions to the school about vehicle access, course dates, refund terms, testing arrangements, and scheduled driving time.
What this location registers
Class B
- Registered theory
- Practice range
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Range driving
- Road component
School bus
- Knowledge instruction
- Training range
- On-road work
Contact this provider
Pocahontas, AR
Black River Technical College
P.O. Box 468, Pocahontas, AR 72455- Registry record updated
- December 17, 2025
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at P.O. Box 468, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455. The federal record associates the location with Black River Technical College at this specific address. The recorded course scope covers school-bus endorsement, Class B, HazMat theory, Class A, and passenger endorsement. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The component total breaks into 5 theory registrations, 4 range registrations, and 4 public-road registrations across 5 categories. Before agreeing to the provider’s terms, ask for documentation covering refund terms, testing arrangements, vehicle access, course dates, and complete price.
Course registration details
Class A
- Classroom work
- Range component
- Road instruction
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Theory coursework
- Closed-range work
- On-road practice
School bus
- Theory component
- Range driving
- Road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom theory
Provider contact details
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, BLS reports a $51,550 median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in May 2025. That result is $7,090 below the national median of $58,640. The state estimate represents 32,220 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs.
Read the $51,550 midpoint beside a $36,770 10th percentile and a $81,110 90th percentile. Together, the endpoints create a $44,340 range.
The figures cover wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and exclude self-employed drivers. Use the truck driver salary table for the national figures and every state, and read the truck driver career guide before connecting school choice to a specific job plan.
- 10th percentile
- $36,770
- Median
- $51,550
- 90th percentile
- $81,110
- State employment
- 32,220
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in Arkansas
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Driver Services publishes the current Arkansas instructions, while the federal Training Provider Registry identifies training locations and the training types attached to them.
Start with the official state resource before paying a deposit, then use the directory card to confirm the provider's address and training scope. Ask the provider to put the course dates, total price, driving time, and refund terms in writing for the cohort you plan to attend.
Questions About CDL Schools in Arkansas
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in Arkansas
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Driver Services: Official Arkansas CDL licensing guidance
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in Arkansas shown here come from active, in-person federal registry entries open to public enrollment and dated August 5, 2026. A provider's federal registration records training scope at a location. Compare the provider's current course details and the state's licensing instructions before enrolling.