Booming Arkansas Industry: Transportation & Logistics
By Arkansas Next on Monday, October 25, 2021
► Arkansas is home to two transportation/trucking companies on Fortune magazine's list of the largest 1,000 companies in the U.S., based on annual revenue: J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and ABF Freight Systems Inc.
► There are 22 major trucking companies in Arkansas.
► 20% of the top 25 largest employers in Arkansas are in the transportation services sector.
► 12,000 are employed in transportation equipment manufacturing.
► More than 85,000 Arkansans are employed at more than 80 distribution centers.
(Arkansas Economic Development Commission)
Meet The Pros
More Jobs in Transportation & Logistics
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Cargo and Freight Agents (or Freight Forwarders)
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments
Median Salary in Arkansas: $44,660
Distribution Center Managers (transportation, storage and other)
Manage day-to-day activities at centralized distribution centers
Median Salary in Arkansas: $78,030
Fleet Managers
Supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machines and vehicle operators
Median Salary in Arkansas: $46,360
Global Transportation Managers
Plan, direct or coordinate transportation, storage or distribution activities
Median Salary in Arkansas: $78,030
Materials Planner (or Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks)
Reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules
Median Salary in Arkansas: $55,190
Shipping Coordinators (or Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Clerks)
Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory
Median Salary in Arkansas: $35,540
Supply Chain Managers
Manage inventory through purchasing and receiving and organizing the movement of goods to and from warehouses and distribution centers
Median Salary in Arkansas: $102,818*
Education Level: Certification
Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people.
Median Salary in Arkansas: $81,210
Education Level: Associate Degree or Higher
Logistics Analysts
Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes
Median Salary in Arkansas: $68,580
Logistics Engineers
Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization
Median Salary in Arkansas: $68,580
Loss Prevention Managers
Plan and manage policies and, procedures to prevent the loss of assets; determine risk exposure
Median Salary in Arkansas: $78,700
Purchasing Managers
Plan, direct or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers
Median Salary in Arkansas: $73,870
Transportation Engineers and Planners
Plan modifications of existing streets, highways or freeways to improve traffic flow.
Median Salary in Arkansas: $79,200
Warehouse Supervisors
Supervise warehouse staff and oversee inventory levels; ensures safety and efficient usage of space
Median Salary in Arkansas: $58,418*
*Average Arkansas salary, according to salary.com
Source: careeronestop.org and salary.com
Top 15 Transportation Companies With the Most Arkansas Employees
1. | UPS Freight | 495,000** |
2. | XPO Logistics | 100,000** |
3. | FedEx Freight | 45,000 |
4. | J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. | 29,106 |
5. | YRC Worldwide Inc. | 29,000 |
6. | Schneider | 15,650 |
7. | ArcBest Corp. | 13,000 |
8. | P.A.M. Transport Inc. | 2,666 |
9. | USA Truck Inc. | 2,160 |
10. | Maverick USA Inc. | 2,125 |
11. | Oakley Trucking Inc. | 895 |
12. | Rich Logistics | 860 |
13. | CalArk International | 729 |
14. | Twin City Transportation | 190 |
15. | Woodfield Inc. | 141 |
**Companywide
(Arkansas Business)