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Rogers, AR

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

194

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Rogers

194 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Rogers. 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.

74

Owner-operators (1 truck)

52

Small fleets (2-5)

22

Mid fleets (6-20)

9

Large fleets (20+)

38% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 18 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$2.56
Reefer$2.97
Flatbed$3.23

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-49US-71 BusinessUS-62AR-12AR-94

Top Industries

Retail distribution
Food processing
Outdoor products manufacturing

Major Distribution Centers

Walmart DC #6094
Sam's Club DC
General Mills distribution

Top Shippers

W
Walmart
S
Sam's Club
D
Daisy Outdoor Products
J
J.B. Hunt

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-49

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-49 Exit 85)
Kum & Go (US-71B)
Casey's (AR-12)

Challenges

  • Walmart DC appointment windows are strict with detention charges, NWA corridor congestion on I-49, hilly Ozark terrain, and truck parking shortages during peak retail season (October-December).
  • 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 Rogers — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Rogers: Dry Van $2.56, Reefer $2.97, Flatbed $3.23. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Rogers is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-49 Exit 85), Kum & Go (US-71B), Casey's (AR-12). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Rogers freight market include Walmart, Sam's Club, Daisy Outdoor Products, J.B. Hunt. Key industries driving freight demand are retail distribution, food processing, outdoor products manufacturing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Rogers include: Walmart DC appointment windows are strict with detention charges, NWA corridor congestion on I-49, hilly Ozark terrain, and truck parking shortages during peak retail season (October-December).; 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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