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Conway, AR

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Conway.

164

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Conway

164 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Conway. Here is how that base breaks down by fleet size — useful for judging whether you would be competing against owner-operators or against fleets with dedicated freight locked up.

78

Owner-operators (1 truck)

37

Small fleets (2-5)

15

Mid fleets (6-20)

7

Large fleets (20+)

48% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 22 are registered to haul hazardous materials.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.58
Reefer$2.99
Flatbed$3.26

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-40US-64US-65AR-25AR-286

Top Industries

Furniture manufacturing
Consumer products
Education

Major Distribution Centers

Kimberly-Clark distribution center
Virco shipping facility

Top Shippers

S
Snap-on Tools
K
Kimberly-Clark
V
Virco Inc.
N
Nabholz Construction

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-40

Truck Stops

Love's #362 (I-40 Exit 127)
Pilot Travel Center (I-40 Exit 125)
Shell (US-65)

Challenges

  • I-40 construction delays from Little Rock metro expansion, college move-in traffic in August, limited truck parking near industrial areas, and US-65 congestion heading south to Little Rock.
  • Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
  • Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
  • Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors

Opportunities

  • Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
  • Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
  • Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
  • Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.

Trucking in Conway — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Conway: Dry Van $2.58, Reefer $2.99, Flatbed $3.26. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Conway is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #362 (I-40 Exit 127), Pilot Travel Center (I-40 Exit 125), Shell (US-65). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Conway freight market include Snap-on Tools, Kimberly-Clark, Virco Inc., Nabholz Construction. Key industries driving freight demand are furniture manufacturing, consumer products, education.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Conway include: I-40 construction delays from Little Rock metro expansion, college move-in traffic in August, limited truck parking near industrial areas, and US-65 congestion heading south to Little Rock.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.

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