Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Bentonville, Arkansas (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Bentonville, Arkansas are earning a weekly average of $2,546 (median $2,000). Based on 1,498 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,945. Arkansas freight runs on I-40 east-west and I-55 / I-30 corridors, with massive retail distribution demand driven by Walmart's Bentonville headquarters and heavy agricultural shipments of rice, poultry, and soybeans.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Bentonville, Arkansas compares to Arkansas
| Bentonville, Arkansas | Arkansas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,546 | $2,257 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 90% | 85% | +5 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 67% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 90% | 83% | +7 pt |
| Regional routes | 9% | 15% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Bentonville, Arkansas differs most from Arkansas — 13% above statewide.
Bentonville, Arkansas CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Bentonville, Arkansas this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,283 | $2,100 | 697 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,603 | $1,567 | 454 |
| Owner Operator | $7,176 | $7,250 | 347 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Bentonville, Arkansas drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Bentonville, Arkansas this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Bentonville, Arkansas postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 90%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Driving CDL in Arkansas
Arkansas freight runs on I-40 east-west and the I-30 / I-55 corridors, with Walmart's Bentonville headquarters anchoring a major distribution-and-retail logistics flow in the state. Poultry reefer freight from the Ozarks and row-crop freight from the Delta are steady segments. Cost of living is among the lowest in the country, which makes the comp math work well for drivers based here. Arkansas has a low graduated state income tax. I-40 between Memphis and Little Rock is one of the busier mid-South freight lanes.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Bentonville, Arkansas
- Best owner-operator companies in Bentonville, Arkansas
- CDL driver salary in Arkansas
Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.