CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Arkansas
Find 342 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Arkansas.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Arkansas CDL training options below are pulled from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. CDL Schools USA is an independent directory; we verify that each listed school is properly registered and ELDT-compliant before adding or updating it.
342 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in Arkansas
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Little Rock
North Little Rock
Harrison
Paragould
Hot Springs
Benton
Newport
Mountain Home
Camden
El Dorado
Conway
West Memphis
Hope
Blytheville
Stuttgart
Berryville
Beebe
Forrest City
Batesville
Clarksville
Mena
Gentry
Hot Springs National Park
Morrilton
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Average CDL Tuition in Arkansas
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 342 training programs in Arkansas. Prices vary by program length and endorsements.
- Company-sponsored: Often FREE
- WIOA Grants: Up to $10,000
- GI Bill®: Full coverage for veterans
CDL Requirements for Arkansas
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Arkansas driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Arkansas DFA written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Arkansas
Class A CDL
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers
Class B CDL
Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks
Endorsements
Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, Passenger
CDL Testing Locations in Arkansas
Contact the Arkansas DFA for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
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