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Springdale, AR

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

316

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Springdale

316 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Springdale. 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.

103

Owner-operators (1 truck)

99

Small fleets (2-5)

36

Mid fleets (6-20)

14

Large fleets (20+)

33% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 34 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$2.54
Reefer$2.95
Flatbed$3.21

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-49US-71 BusinessUS-412AR-112AR-264

Top Industries

Poultry processing
Transportation and logistics
Food packaging

Major Distribution Centers

Tyson Foods distribution complex
George's distribution center
J.B. Hunt intermodal yard Lowell

Top Shippers

T
Tyson Foods
G
George's Inc.
C
Cargill Turkey
J
J.B. Hunt

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-49

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-49 Exit 72)
Love's (US-412 East)
Kum & Go (US-71B)

Challenges

  • Poultry truck odor and biohazard spill risk, reefer trailer demand exceeding supply during peak production, I-49 congestion through NWA corridor, and strict Tyson appointment windows with detention penalties.
  • 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 Springdale — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Springdale: Dry Van $2.54, Reefer $2.95, Flatbed $3.21. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Springdale is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-49 Exit 72), Love's (US-412 East), Kum & Go (US-71B). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Springdale freight market include Tyson Foods, George's Inc., Cargill Turkey, J.B. Hunt. Key industries driving freight demand are poultry processing, transportation and logistics, food packaging.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Springdale include: Poultry truck odor and biohazard spill risk, reefer trailer demand exceeding supply during peak production, I-49 congestion through NWA corridor, and strict Tyson appointment windows with detention penalties.; 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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