Booming Arkansas Industry: Transportation & Logistics
By Arkansas Next on Thursday, September 15, 2022
► 1 in 10 jobs in the state are in transportation.
► 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 9,520 trucking companies that call Arkansas home.
► $55 million - Investment by Hino Motors Manufacturing to expand in Marion and add 200 jobs
► 86% of Arkansas communities depend exclusively on trucks to transport and deliver goods.
► 12,000 are employed in transportation equipment manufacturing.
► More than 55,000 Arkansans are employed at distribution centers and trucking firms.
(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
Commercial Truck Driver
Transports goods from one location to another.
Median Salary in Arkansas: $49,090
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 13 Transportation Companies With the Most Arkansas Employees
1. | J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. | 7,904 |
2. |
ArcBest Corp. |
2,653 |
3. | USA Truck Inc. |
1,802 |
4. | Maverick USA Inc. | 548 |
5. | P.A.M. Transport Inc. | 503 |
6. | CalArk International | 428 |
7. |
XPO Logistics Inc. |
417 |
8. |
Wayne Smith Trucking Inc. |
174 |
9. |
Stallion Transportation Group |
151 |
10. | Woodfield Inc. | 122 |
11. | Oakley Trucking Inc. | 103 |
12. | Twin City Transportation | 78 |
13. | Star Transportaion LLC | 45 |
**Companywide
(Arkansas Business)