Freight Shipping from Fayetteville to Dallas
Ship freight from Fayetteville, AR to Dallas, TX 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
Energy & Chemicals Route
Fayetteville → Dallas Lane Market Snapshot
Active Carriers
157–176
running this lane
Weekly Loads
87–106
typical volume
Rate / Mile
$2.17–$2.66
dry van spot
Backhaul Score
68/100
Strong
Steady carrier availability year-round. Expect stable pricing with 5-8% swings during seasonal peaks.
Toll Estimate
$4–$6 one-way passing through AR, TX, 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.
Fayetteville to Dallas Freight Corridor
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.
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.
The Fayetteville-to-Dallas corridor spans 355 miles via I-49, US-71, I-35E, I-30. This lane connects retail (walmart hq) and food processing (tyson hq) freight from the Fayetteville market to technology and telecommunications demand in Dallas. Carriers running this route regularly maintain competitive rates through strong backhaul availability in both directions.
What Ships from Fayetteville
Fayetteville's economy is driven by retail (walmart hq), food processing (tyson hq), transportation (j.b. hunt hq), generating consistent outbound freight demand.
poultry products
consumer goods
pet food
frozen meals
transportation equipment
university research materials
What Dallas Receives
Dallas's technology, telecommunications, financial services sectors drive strong inbound freight demand from markets like Fayetteville.
consumer goods
raw materials
electronic components
building materials
imported merchandise
petroleum products
Recommended Equipment
Based on the commodities moving between Fayetteville and Dallas, 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
Refrigerated (Reefer)
Required for temperature-sensitive freight including fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and beverages. Maintains precise temperature control throughout transit.
$941-$1,189 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
Tanker / Hazmat
Specialized equipment for liquid chemicals, petroleum products, and hazardous materials. Requires hazmat-endorsed drivers and placarding compliance.
$1,118-$1,509 estimated for this lane
Rate Estimates by Shipping Mode
Estimated rates for the Fayetteville to Dallas 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 Fayetteville and Dallas that drive volume on this lane.
Walmart (HQ Bentonville)
Tyson Foods (HQ Springdale)
J.B. Hunt Transport (HQ Lowell)
Texas Instruments (HQ)
AT&T (HQ)
Amazon DFW Fulfillment Network
Shipping Tips for Fayetteville to Dallas
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.
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.
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 Fayetteville and Dallas — the warehouses, rail terminals, and highway spines that shape rates on this lane.
Origin
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.”
Destination
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.”
Return Loads from Dallas
Dallas generates consistent outbound volume. Backhaul to Fayetteville is generally available within 2-3 days at 65-78% of forward rate.
Top Backhaul Commodities from Dallas
Seasonal Rate Patterns
Oct-Dec (retail peak)
+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out
Mar-Oct (construction season)
+8-14% on flatbed
Fayetteville to Dallas Freight FAQs
How much does it cost to ship freight from Fayetteville to Dallas?
Full truckload (FTL) rates from Fayetteville, AR to Dallas, TX currently range $763-$941 (roughly $2.17-$2.66 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 Fayetteville to Dallas?
Standard FTL transit from Fayetteville to Dallas 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 Fayetteville to Dallas freight?
Equipment choice depends on your commodity. Fayetteville commonly ships poultry products, consumer goods, pet food, which typically moves in standard dry van trailers. Dallas commonly receives consumer goods, raw materials, electronic components. Our team matches you with the right equipment type for your specific freight.
Is there good backhaul from Dallas to Fayetteville?
Strong backhaul (scored 68/100 based on Dallas's outbound commodity mix). Dallas generates consistent outbound volume. Backhaul to Fayetteville is generally available within 2-3 days at 65-78% of forward rate. Dallas's top outbound commodities — electronics (Texas Instruments), telecommunications equipment, consumer packaged goods — are the most common return-load categories carriers target.
What commodities move from Fayetteville to Dallas?
The Fayetteville-to-Dallas corridor handles a diverse freight mix — freight brokers often call this the Energy & Chemicals Route. Fayetteville's top outbound commodities include poultry products, consumer goods, pet food, frozen meals, transportation equipment, university research materials. Dallas's primary inbound freight includes consumer goods, raw materials, electronic components, building materials, imported merchandise, petroleum products. Industries driving this lane include retail (Walmart HQ) and food processing (Tyson HQ) from Fayetteville and technology and telecommunications in Dallas.
When are rates highest on the Fayetteville to Dallas lane?
This lane's rate cycle is tied to retail (Walmart HQ) and food processing (Tyson HQ) 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 Fayetteville to Dallas be delivered same-day?
Yes. At 355 miles (6 hrs driving), a single driver can complete the Fayetteville-to-Dallas 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.
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