CDL-A Regional Mid-South Dry Van Driver – Little Rock, AR

• Support regional manufacturers, consumer goods distributors, packaging suppliers, food packaging facilities, industrial warehouses and retail distribution centers across the Mid-South.
• Handle primarily drop-and-hook (40%), live load (30%) and live unload (30%) operations with standard dry van securement using load bars, cargo straps and logistics posts.
• Manage changing customer priorities, appointment schedules and freight availability while maintaining communication through Samsara ELD messaging.
• Complete pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections, verify seals/BOLs and submit electronic logs and delivery documentation.
• Work with dispatch to minimize empty miles through backhaul planning from Memphis, Dallas, Springfield, Tulsa and Jackson areas.

• Little Rock, AR → Memphis, TN / West Memphis warehouse district (reloads common)
• Little Rock, AR → Springfield, MO / Dallas, TX / Tulsa, OK industrial parks
• Little Rock, AR → Jackson, MS / Shreveport, LA with I-40, I-30, I-55 primary corridors

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months verifiable CDL-A experience preferred (less experience considered with strong safety record and accredited training)
• Acceptable MVR per company insurance guidelines and FMCSA Clearinghouse compliant
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen, perform inspections, operate automated manual transmissions, and secure dry van freight
• Willingness to spend 1-3 nights away from home weekly

• Interstate construction on I-40, I-30, bridge traffic near Memphis, and congestion approaching Dallas
• Warehouse dock congestion during peak days, manufacturing production schedule changes, and weather events (heavy rain, thunderstorms, winter ice in northern Arkansas/southern Missouri)
• Trailer availability fluctuations requiring occasional empty repositioning between customer yards

Little Rock maintains one of the more stable regional driver markets in the Mid-South thanks to its position at the crossroads of I-40 and I-30. The area supports a balanced mix of national carriers, private regional fleets, dedicated accounts and LTL operations. Experienced drivers with safe records and recent tractor-trailer time remain in demand year-round. While large national companies recruit aggressively, many prefer smaller to mid-size carriers for more predictable home time and direct communication. Regional dry van continues to be a primary employment segment, with opportunities tied to manufacturing output, retail cycles and distribution activity.

Little Rock functions as Arkansas’ key distribution hub where I-40 (east-west) intersects I-30 (to Dallas/North Texas), supported by I-440, I-530, I-55 and US-67. This connectivity creates steady movement of consumer goods, packaging materials, paper products, building supplies and manufactured components between local production facilities and regional centers in Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Diverse customer base including manufacturers, warehouses and retailers reduces reliance on any single industry. Seasonal patterns around retail peaks, construction and manufacturing output create fluctuating but consistent freight volumes. Nearby hubs like Memphis and Dallas provide strong backhaul opportunities that help regional carriers maintain productivity without long-haul runs.