North Little Rock, AR
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in North Little Rock.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.51 |
| Reefer | $2.92 |
| Flatbed | $3.18 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-40I-430US-67US-70AR-107AR-176
Top Industries
Rail intermodal
Distribution and warehousing
Manufacturing
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon LIT2
BNSF intermodal facility
UP intermodal terminal
Top Shippers
B
BNSF RailwayU
Union PacificL
L'Oreal USAC
CaterpillarNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-40
Truck Stops
TA North Little Rock (I-40 Exit 153)
Pilot Travel Center (I-40 Exit 157)
Love's (I-40 Exit 148)
Challenges
- Rail yard traffic creating truck congestion near terminals, I-40 bridge over Arkansas River bottleneck, intermodal appointment scheduling, and Broadway Bridge truck height restrictions.
- 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 North Little Rock — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of North Little Rock: Dry Van $2.51, Reefer $2.92, Flatbed $3.18. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in North Little Rock is rated "fair." Popular stops include TA North Little Rock (I-40 Exit 153), Pilot Travel Center (I-40 Exit 157), Love's (I-40 Exit 148). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the North Little Rock freight market include BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, L'Oreal USA, Caterpillar. Key industries driving freight demand are rail intermodal, distribution and warehousing, manufacturing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in North Little Rock include: Rail yard traffic creating truck congestion near terminals, I-40 bridge over Arkansas River bottleneck, intermodal appointment scheduling, and Broadway Bridge truck height restrictions.; 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.