Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Springdale, Arkansas (November 2026)
Through November 2026, Springdale, Arkansas CDL drivers earn $2,543 per week on average. The median is $2,000; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,494 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,880. 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.
Springdale, Arkansas vs Arkansas: the numbers that diverge
| Springdale, Arkansas | Arkansas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,543 | $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 Springdale, Arkansas differs most from Arkansas — 13% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Springdale, Arkansas
Across active CDL postings in Springdale, 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) | $2,280 | $2,100 | 694 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,606 | $1,586 | 454 |
| Owner Operator | $7,149 | $7,125 | 346 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Springdale, Arkansas drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Springdale, Arkansas this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Springdale, Arkansas CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 90% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
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 Springdale, Arkansas
- Best owner-operator companies in Springdale, Arkansas
- CDL driver salary in Arkansas
Where this data comes from
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated November 2026.