Trucking and freight in Arkansas
Arkansas is home to some of the largest trucking and retail companies in the nation, with northwest Arkansas a major retail supplier hub. I-40 crosses the state between Memphis and Oklahoma City, and I-30 runs from Little Rock to Dallas.
Key industries we support in Arkansas
- Retail supply chain
- Poultry and food processing
- Timber and paper
- Steel
- Agriculture
Trucking services in Arkansas
Full Truckload
A whole trailer dedicated to your freight, moving directly from pickup to delivery with no terminal transfers.
Refrigerated Transportation
Temperature-controlled trucking for food, beverages and other products that must stay within a set range.
Expedited Freight
Urgent, exclusive-use trucking for time-critical freight that cannot wait.
Dedicated Trucking
Trucks and drivers assigned to your lanes and schedule, without the commitment of a full contract fleet.
Heavy Equipment Transportation
Safe hauling for excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, tractors and other heavy machinery.
Intermodal Drayage
Trucking between rail ramps and your facilities — the first and last mile of every intermodal move.
Heavy haul and oversize loads in Arkansas
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Arkansas need a permit from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), and loads that cross state lines need a permit from each state on the route. We plan the route, secure permits and arrange escorts where required. Heavy haul trucking.
Operating conditions to plan for
Spring storms and occasional winter ice can disrupt the Ozark routes.
Cities we serve in Arkansas
Trucking in Arkansas: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Arkansas?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Arkansas, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Arkansas?
To Little Rock it is roughly 390 road miles — typically same day or next day.
Who issues oversize permits in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).
Which interstates serve Arkansas?
Major routes include I-40, I-30, I-49, I-55, I-555.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.