Freight Shipping from Dallas to Fayetteville
Ship freight from Dallas, TX to Fayetteville, AR with FMCSA-verified carriers. FTL from $763-$941, LTL from $395-$702. No hidden fees, no re-bills.
Distance
355 mi
Drive Time
6 hrs
FTL Rate Est.
$763-$941
LTL Rate Est.
$395-$702
Port Drayage Corridor
Dallas → Fayetteville Lane Market Snapshot
Active Carriers
153–175
running this lane
Weekly Loads
84–103
typical volume
Rate / Mile
$2.17–$2.68
dry van spot
Backhaul Score
88/100
Excellent
Steady carrier availability year-round. Expect stable pricing with 5-8% swings during seasonal peaks.
Toll Estimate
$4–$6 one-way passing through TX, AR, OK. 1 typical fuel stop along the corridor.
Book For Best Rates
Best pickup days: Tue, Wed, Thu. Avoid: Sun, Fri PM, Mon AM. Mid-week pickups on this lane typically price 6-11% below weekend-adjacent bookings.
Dallas to Fayetteville Freight Corridor
Dallas is the economic engine of the DFW metroplex, housing more Fortune 500 corporate headquarters than any city except New York. Texas Instruments and the Telecom Corridor in Richardson generate a constant flow of high-value electronics freight, while the South Dallas warehouse district contains over 150 million square feet of distribution space. The city's central location means a truck leaving Dallas can reach 93% of the U.S. population within 48 hours.
Northwest Arkansas is one of America's most remarkable freight ecosystems, anchored by the headquarters of three Fortune 500 companies: Walmart (#1), Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport. Walmart's vendor community brings thousands of consumer products companies to Bentonville, making this relatively small metro one of the most freight-dense in the nation. Tyson's massive poultry processing operations generate enormous reefer volumes, while J.B. Hunt's headquarters campus serves as the nerve center for one of America's largest trucking and intermodal networks.
The Dallas-to-Fayetteville corridor spans 355 miles via I-35E, I-30, I-49, US-71. This lane connects technology and telecommunications freight from the Dallas market to retail (walmart hq) and food processing (tyson hq) demand in Fayetteville. Carriers running this route regularly maintain competitive rates through strong backhaul availability in both directions.
What Ships from Dallas
Dallas's economy is driven by technology, telecommunications, financial services, generating consistent outbound freight demand.
electronics (Texas Instruments)
telecommunications equipment
consumer packaged goods
processed foods
defense systems
e-commerce shipments
What Fayetteville Receives
Fayetteville's retail (walmart hq), food processing (tyson hq), transportation (j.b. hunt hq) sectors drive strong inbound freight demand from markets like Dallas.
consumer goods (for Walmart testing)
packaging materials
food ingredients
building materials
industrial supplies
retail merchandise
Recommended Equipment
Based on the commodities moving between Dallas and Fayetteville, these equipment types best serve this corridor.
Dry Van (FTL)
Ideal for palletized consumer goods, electronics, packaged foods, and general merchandise. Enclosed protection from weather and theft.
$763-$941 estimated for this lane
Flatbed
Best for steel, lumber, machinery, building materials, and oversized loads that cannot be palletized or loaded through standard dock doors.
$1,012-$1,296 estimated for this lane
LTL (Less Than Truckload)
Cost-effective for shipments under 10,000 lbs or fewer than 10 pallets. Shared trailer space with other shippers reduces cost for smaller loads.
$395-$702 estimated for this lane
Rate Estimates by Shipping Mode
Estimated rates for the Dallas to Fayetteville lane (355 miles). Actual rates depend on commodity, weight, season, and equipment.
| Mode | Rate Estimate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FTL (Full Truckload) | $763-$941 | 6 hrs |
| LTL (Less Than Truckload) | $395-$702 | 8-10 days |
| Expedited / Hot Shot | $1,154-$1,598 | 4 hrs |
Major Shippers on This Corridor
Key freight generators in both Dallas and Fayetteville that drive volume on this lane.
Texas Instruments (HQ)
AT&T (HQ)
Amazon DFW Fulfillment Network
Walmart (HQ Bentonville)
Tyson Foods (HQ Springdale)
J.B. Hunt Transport (HQ Lowell)
Shipping Tips for Dallas to Fayetteville
Dallas Seasonal Advisory
E-commerce fulfillment peaks massively during Q4 holidays. Construction freight is year-round due to DFW's unrelenting building boom. Texas Instruments production runs consistently but new product cycles create periodic shipping surges.
Fayetteville Seasonal Advisory
Walmart vendor shipments peak Q3-Q4 as holiday inventory builds. Tyson poultry processing ramps for Thanksgiving and grilling season. University of Arkansas football season creates temporary event freight. Spring buyers' market in Bentonville brings vendor freight surges.
Same-Day Delivery Possible
At 355 miles, a single driver can complete this route within a standard driving window. Expedited same-day service is available for time-critical shipments at a premium.
Book Early for Best Rates
Spot market rates fluctuate daily. Booking 3-5 days in advance typically saves 10-15% compared to same-day or next-day freight requests. For recurring shipments, ask about contract rates.
Logistics Infrastructure
How freight actually flows in and out of Dallas and Fayetteville — the warehouses, rail terminals, and highway spines that shape rates on this lane.
Origin
Dallas, TX
- Metro Population
- 7.6M metro (DFW)
- Avg Outbound Rate
- $2.00-$2.35/mi
- Key Highways
- I-35E, I-30, I-635 (LBJ)
- Rail / Intermodal
- BNSF Alliance Intermodal (Fort Worth); Union Pacific Mesquite Intermodal; BNSF Wilmer Intermodal
- Warehouse Districts
- South Dallas/I-20 Corridor, Mesquite/I-30 East, Garland/I-635 Northeast
“Dallas's massive inbound-to-outbound imbalance — driven by the region's explosive population growth — means carriers delivering to DFW can almost always find loads out. The challenge is finding loads that pay well enough to justify the outbound leg, especially southbound to Houston where competition is fierce.”
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
- Metro Population
- 575K metro (Northwest Arkansas)
- Avg Outbound Rate
- $2.10-$2.50/mi
- Key Highways
- I-49, US-71, US-62
- Rail / Intermodal
- J.B. Hunt Intermodal Hub (Lowell)
- Warehouse Districts
- Springdale/I-49 Corridor, Bentonville/Walmart Vendor Zone, Rogers/Pinnacle Hills
“Walmart vendor compliance freight is a unique market — vendors must deliver to Walmart distribution centers on specific schedules with exact documentation, and penalties for late or non-compliant shipments are severe. Carriers who master Walmart's OTIF (On Time In Full) requirements access a reliable, high-volume freight stream.”
Return Loads from Fayetteville
Fayetteville is a strong outbound freight market. Carriers returning to Dallas typically secure backhaul within 24-48 hours, often at 75-85% of the forward rate.
Top Backhaul Commodities from Fayetteville
Seasonal Rate Patterns
Oct-Dec (retail peak)
+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out
Mar-Oct (construction season)
+8-14% on flatbed
Dallas to Fayetteville Freight FAQs
How much does it cost to ship freight from Dallas to Fayetteville?
Full truckload (FTL) rates from Dallas, TX to Fayetteville, AR currently range $763-$941 (roughly $2.17-$2.68 per mile over 355 miles). LTL shipments typically cost $395-$702 depending on freight class, weight, and dimensions. Capacity is currently balanced on this corridor, so booking 3-5 days out locks in the best pricing. Request a custom quote for exact rates.
How long does freight take from Dallas to Fayetteville?
Standard FTL transit from Dallas to Fayetteville is approximately 6 hrs by truck over 355 miles, with 1 typical fuel stop along the corridor. LTL shipments add 2-4 business days due to terminal transfers. Expedited service with team drivers can reduce FTL transit by up to 40%.
What equipment do I need for Dallas to Fayetteville freight?
Equipment choice depends on your commodity. Dallas commonly ships electronics (Texas Instruments), telecommunications equipment, consumer packaged goods, which typically moves in standard dry van trailers. Fayetteville commonly receives consumer goods (for Walmart testing), packaging materials, food ingredients. Our team matches you with the right equipment type for your specific freight.
Is there good backhaul from Fayetteville to Dallas?
Excellent backhaul (scored 88/100 based on Fayetteville's outbound commodity mix). Fayetteville is a strong outbound freight market. Carriers returning to Dallas typically secure backhaul within 24-48 hours, often at 75-85% of the forward rate. Fayetteville's top outbound commodities — poultry products, consumer goods, pet food — are the most common return-load categories carriers target.
What commodities move from Dallas to Fayetteville?
The Dallas-to-Fayetteville corridor handles a diverse freight mix — freight brokers often call this the Port Drayage Corridor. Dallas's top outbound commodities include electronics (Texas Instruments), telecommunications equipment, consumer packaged goods, processed foods, defense systems, e-commerce shipments. Fayetteville's primary inbound freight includes consumer goods (for Walmart testing), packaging materials, food ingredients, building materials, industrial supplies, retail merchandise. Industries driving this lane include technology and telecommunications from Dallas and retail (Walmart HQ) and food processing (Tyson HQ) in Fayetteville.
When are rates highest on the Dallas to Fayetteville lane?
This lane's rate cycle is tied to technology and telecommunications cycles. Key periods: Oct-Dec (retail peak) (+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out); Mar-Oct (construction season) (+8-14% on flatbed). For the lowest spot rates, ship mid-week (Tue, Wed, Thu) and avoid Sun, Fri PM, Mon AM pickups when possible.
Can freight from Dallas to Fayetteville be delivered same-day?
Yes. At 355 miles (6 hrs driving), a single driver can complete the Dallas-to-Fayetteville lane in one shift. Same-day delivery requires booking before 9 AM local time at origin and confirming dock availability at destination. Expedited service runs 5 hours with priority handling.
Get Exact Rates for Dallas to Fayetteville
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