Arlington, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Arlington.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.57 |
| Reefer | $2.98 |
| Flatbed | $3.24 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-20I-30SH-360US-287SH-180
Top Industries
Automotive manufacturing
Entertainment & events
Distribution & logistics
Aerospace
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon DDA1 (Arlington)
UPS Distribution (Arlington)
FedEx Ground Hub (nearby Hutchins)
Top Shippers
G
General MotorsA
AmazonU
UPSF
FedExA
AT&T Stadium operationsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-20
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 453)
Love's #338 (I-20 East near Grand Prairie)
QuikTrip (SH-360 & I-20)
Challenges
- Heavy congestion on I-20/I-30 interchange, game-day traffic around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field causing major delays, and SH-360 construction projects frequently impacting truck routes through the city center.
- Extreme summer heat can cause tire blowouts and equipment stress
- Cross-border freight at Laredo and El Paso creates long wait times
- Oil price volatility affects freight demand in energy-dependent areas
Opportunities
- Cross-border NAFTA freight through Laredo and El Paso is enormous
- Texas is the highest freight-generating state in the US
- Year-round operations with minimal weather disruptions
- Oil and gas industry creates premium-rate flatbed and hotshot demand
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Cross-border produce peaks January through April. Oil and gas freight follows rig counts year-round. Holiday retail surge runs September through December. Summer heat (June-August) requires attention to tire and equipment maintenance.
Trucking in Arlington — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Arlington: Dry Van $2.57, Reefer $2.98, Flatbed $3.24. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Arlington is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 453), Love's #338 (I-20 East near Grand Prairie), QuikTrip (SH-360 & I-20). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Arlington freight market include General Motors, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, AT&T Stadium operations. Key industries driving freight demand are automotive manufacturing, entertainment & events, distribution & logistics.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Arlington include: Heavy congestion on I-20/I-30 interchange, game-day traffic around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field causing major delays, and SH-360 construction projects frequently impacting truck routes through the city center.; Extreme summer heat can cause tire blowouts and equipment stress; Cross-border freight at Laredo and El Paso creates long wait times. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.