Rogers, AR
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Rogers.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / 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
WalmartS
Sam's ClubD
Daisy Outdoor ProductsJ
J.B. HuntNearby 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.