The Arkansas Trucking Academy (ArkTA) at UAHT is your fastest and most economical choice to move you into a new and exciting commercial truck driving career. Our program is made possible by an Arkansas Regional Workforce grant, which means our program will save you thousands of the cost of a private trucking academy. In a matter of weeks, you can have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and the skills needed to be employed and earning competitive wages in the field of transportation.

The Arkansas CDL Manual can be found at https://dps.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/CDL-Manual_March-2025.pdf

Welcome to the UAHT CDL Academy

Formerly the Arkansas Trucking Academy (ArkTA)

The UAHT CDL Academy remains your fastest, most economical path toward a rewarding career in professional commercial driving. In just a few short weeks, you can earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), master the essential safety and technical skills demanded by the transportation industry, and step into competitive, high-paying employment.

Get Started Today:

Review the state testing guidelines and begin preparing for your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) by reveiwing the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Manual.https://dps.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/CDL-Manual_March-2025.pdf

Additional Requirements:

Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP): Proof of a valid CDL permit is required prior to class enrollment.

Valid driver’s license

Current DOT medical card and drug test

Provides focused training for drivers who hold a CDL with an automatic transmission restriction and want to qualify to operate both manual and automatic trucks.

5 Days | 40 hours

Designed for experienced drivers who want to regain the skills and qualifications needed to obtain a CDL again. 3 Days | 24 hours