Shipping Heavy Equipment from Little Rock, AR to Dallas, TX

Route Overview: Little Rock to Dallas

The primary heavy-haul route from Little Rock, AR to Dallas, TX follows I-30 West for approximately 319 miles (513 km). The route passes through Texarkana, TX before continuing southwest into the Dallas metro. Under normal conditions, transit time for a permitted oversize load is 1–2 days.

I-30 is a major freight artery through this region, with strong carrier availability in both directions. The Texarkana crossing is a key waypoint where Arkansas permits end and Texas permits begin — IronHaul coordinates both state filings simultaneously to avoid delays at the state line.

Permit Requirements

This lane crosses two states — Arkansas and Texas — each requiring its own oversize/overweight permit:

• GVW over 80,000 lbs: Overweight permit required in AR and TX
• Width over 8 ft 6 in: Oversize permit required
• Height over 13 ft 6 in: Oversize permit required

Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) processes standard oversize permits within 24–48 hours. Texas (TxDOT) permits are typically processed within 1–3 business days. Texas has specific axle weight restrictions on state highways that differ from federal standards — your carrier must account for these when configuring the trailer and axle spread. IronHaul's permit team handles all filings and ensures axle configurations comply with Texas requirements.

Trailer Selection

Trailer choice depends on your equipment's weight and dimensions:

• Flatbed (48 ft): Equipment under 48,000 lbs and 8.5 ft wide — skid steers, small forklifts, attachments
• Step Deck: Mid-size equipment needing extra height clearance — telehandlers, compact track loaders
• Lowboy / RGN: Dozers, large excavators, motor graders, compactors — any machine over 10 ft tall or 80,000 lbs
• Stretch RGN: Extra-long or super-heavy loads over 100,000 lbs

Common Equipment Moved on This Lane

The Little Rock-to-Dallas corridor handles a broad mix of equipment:

• Construction equipment from Arkansas highway and infrastructure projects relocating to DFW job sites
• Agricultural equipment (combines, tractors, grain handling equipment) from Arkansas farms heading to Texas dealers or buyers
• Used equipment purchased at Arkansas auctions heading to Dallas-area dealers or export yards
• Forestry and timber equipment from Arkansas logging operations
• Industrial equipment from Arkansas manufacturing facilities destined for Texas energy and petrochemical plants

Transit Time and Scheduling

At 319 miles, this is a manageable one-to-two-day haul:

• Standard oversize load: 1–2 days from pickup to delivery
• Permit lead time: 1–3 business days for AR and TX coordination
• Super loads: 5–10 days for engineering reviews and escort coordination

Both Arkansas and Texas restrict oversize movement to daylight hours. Texas prohibits oversize travel on Sundays and major holidays. Deliveries into the Dallas metro should avoid peak rush hours on I-635 (LBJ Freeway) and I-35E.

Cost Factors

Rates on the Little Rock-to-Dallas lane typically range from $2.75–$5.00 per mile for lowboy and RGN moves, depending on equipment dimensions and permit complexity. Two-state permit packages add $300–$1,000 to the total. Pilot car requirements for wide or tall loads add $1.50–$2.50 per mile per escort vehicle. IronHaul provides transparent, all-in quotes.

Ready to move equipment from Little Rock to Dallas? Call IronHaul Logistics at (208) 495-2260, email [email protected], or submit our online quote form. We handle permits, escorts, and scheduling from start to finish.