Current Scrap Truck Prices in Arkansas — What Greenbrier Sellers Are Actually Getting Paid
Statewide truck and heavy-equipment buyer based in Greenbrier, AR. We post the same per-ton scrap math the yards use — then we usually pay more because we don't just crush it. Same-day cash, free pickup in all 75 counties, paperwork handled.
The Scrap Price You See Online Is Almost Never What You'll Actually Get
Most Arkansas sellers Google "scrap truck price per ton," see $180–$240 per ton for #1 HMS, do the math on a 5,000-lb half-ton pickup, and assume they're walking out with $450–$600. Then the yard weighs the truck, deducts "fluff" (tires, glass, plastic, gas tank, seats, harnesses), pays a contamination penalty, and the ticket prints at $190.
That's the gap this guide closes. We've been buying junk and used trucks across Faulkner, Pulaski, Saline, White, and Lonoke counties since 2026. We pull the catalytic converters, drivetrain, transfer case, alternator, and any reusable body panels before the chassis hits the shear — which is why our offers usually beat a straight scrap-yard ticket by 30–80%, and sometimes 5×–10× on rebuildable trucks.
Below are the live 2026 ranges Arkansas truck owners are actually seeing, broken out by weight class, condition, and what's left under the hood.
What Arkansas Scrap Yards Are Paying in 2026
These are observed ranges at licensed Arkansas scrap processors as of Q2 2026, after typical deductions. Prices move with the Midwest #1 HMS index, ferrous export demand out of Houston/New Orleans, and what the mills in Newport (Big River Steel) and Osceola are paying. Expect ±15% volatility month to month.
| Material Grade | 2026 AR Range (per ton) | What It Means for Your Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Auto/Truck Body (whole-vehicle scrap) | $140 – $220 | Drive-in, drive-out price for a complete truck with cats, fluids drained. Half-ton ≈ 2.5 tons. |
| #1 HMS (Heavy Melt) — stripped | $190 – $260 | Frame and steel after cats, drivetrain, glass, tires, harnesses removed. |
| Prepared #2 HMS / Shred Steel | $120 – $180 | What the yard makes after they process you. Their margin lives here. |
| Cast Aluminum (heads, intake, wheels) | $0.55 – $0.85 / lb | Why aluminum-block Fords and Chevy LS heads pay better than they look. |
| Catalytic Converter (each) | $45 – $1,100+ | Diesel DPF/SCR cans on a Cummins or Duramax routinely clear $400–$1,100. This is where a yard can quietly undercut you. |
| Insulated Copper Wire (harnesses) | $1.10 – $2.40 / lb | Late-model diesels carry 60–90 lb of recoverable harness copper. |
Ranges sourced from observed transactions at licensed AR scrap processors and ISRI Midwest indices, Q1–Q2 2026. Confirm current per-ton when you call — steel moves weekly.
Typical 2026 Cash Ranges by Truck Type — Greenbrier & Central AR
Half-Ton Gas Pickup
F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Tundra, Tacoma. Non-running with cats intact, complete drivetrain, no major rust-through.
3/4 & 1-Ton Diesel
Cummins 5.9/6.7, Duramax LB7–L5P, Power Stroke 6.0/6.4/6.7. Even with a blown engine — the turbo, injectors, DPF/SCR, and bed alone clear thousands.
Dump / Box / Flatbed
F-550/750, Kenworth T270, International 4300, Hino 268. Dump body and PTO add the most. Box trucks pay on aluminum sheet and the lift gate.
Semi Tractors
Day cabs and sleepers, Detroit DD15, Cummins ISX, Volvo D13. Even deleted, blown-head-gasket, or rolled units. Aluminum tanks and wheels carry serious weight.
Ranges assume Central Arkansas pickup, complete chassis, catalytic converters present. Missing cats, missing drivetrain, salvage-title, or storm/flood damage move the number down. Rebuildable trucks with running engines and clean titles move it up — sometimes well past these ceilings. Get your specific truck valued →
The Seven Levers That Decide What Your Truck Is Actually Worth
Before you call any buyer, know what they're looking at. The price spread on a single 2008 F-250 6.4 Power Stroke can be $1,800 to $7,500 depending on these seven factors:
- Curb weight & class. Heavier = more steel. A 1-ton dually weighs roughly 2× a half-ton.
- Catalytic converters present. A diesel DPF/SCR assembly alone can swing $400–$1,100.
- Drivetrain status. Running engine and trans are worth far more whole than scrapped.
- Aluminum content. Wheels, fuel tanks, intake manifolds, transmission cases.
- Title status. Clean > salvage > no title — but we handle the AR bonded route, so missing titles don't kill the deal.
- Rust / collision damage. Frame rot drops it back to pure scrap. Light damage often doesn't move the number at all.
- Distance from a processor. Trucks in Conway, Cabot, Searcy, or Greenbrier are close to our yard and avoid hauling deductions. See coverage →
The Arkansas Junk Truck Buyers Method
Four steps. No back-and-forth, no "come look at it again," no price drops at pickup. The number we quote on the phone is the cash in your hand.
Phone Quote in Under 10 Minutes
Year, make, model, engine, running status, location, cats present, title status. That's it. Get a quote →
Firm Cash Offer — Locked
Written offer, no contingencies. The number doesn't change when the driver arrives.
Free Statewide Pickup
Our rollback or lowboy comes to you — usually same day in Central AR. Free removal →
Cash in Hand, Paperwork Done
Up to $5,000 cash on the spot. Above that: cashier's check, wire, or Zelle, same day. We sign the bill of sale and handle the AR title route.
Why a Buyer Like Us Usually Pays More Than the Scrap Yard
We resell what's reusable
A working 5.9 Cummins long block, a clean 4L80E, a straight bed, a set of LT265 tires with tread — all of it has buyers. The yard only sees tonnage.
We don't deduct your hauling
Yards quietly subtract $150–$400 for tow-in on dead trucks. Our rollback is in-house — zero deduction.
No-title still gets paid
Most AR yards now refuse no-title vehicles outright. We process them through the Arkansas bonded-title route. Full no-title guide →
Fleet & lot-clear pricing
Selling 4+ trucks or a yard of dead iron? Per-unit pricing climbs on volume. Fleet & bulk buyouts →
Useful next reads: How much is my junk truck worth? · Selling a non-running or blown-engine truck · Complete buyer's guide: what we buy · How it works · Conway · Little Rock · Cabot · Searcy.
Common Questions About 2026 Arkansas Scrap Truck Prices
Will I get the per-ton scrap price if I drive my truck to a yard myself?
Not usually. Yards quote a "complete vehicle" rate that's $40–$80 per ton lower than stripped #1 HMS, because they have to process out the fluff. They also often deduct for missing cats, missing drivetrain, or fluids on board. Our offer skips that haircut.
How often do these prices change?
Steel scrap re-prices every Monday for most Arkansas mills, with bigger month-end resets driven by Big River Steel (Osceola) and the Houston/New Orleans export market. Component values (cats, copper, aluminum) move on platinum-group-metals and LME indices. We re-quote on the day you call.
What if my truck doesn't have a title?
Still buying. We process no-title trucks through the Arkansas bonded-title route and absorb that paperwork on our end. Bring your ID and any registration, insurance, or prior bill of sale you can find. Full walkthrough: no-title truck help.
Do you buy heavy equipment at scrap-style prices too?
Yes — excavators, dozers, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, combines, and trailers. The math is the same: tonnage + components + reusability. Sell heavy equipment · farm equipment · trailers.
Get the Real Number for Your Truck — Today.
10-minute phone quote. Firm written offer. Free pickup anywhere in Arkansas — Conway to Texarkana, Fort Smith to Jonesboro. Cash on the spot up to $5,000; wire, cashier's check, or Zelle above that.
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Hours:
Mon–Sat 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday by appointment
Service Area:
All 75 Arkansas counties