Clovis, NM
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Clovis.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.52 |
| Reefer | $2.93 |
| Flatbed | $3.19 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-60US-84US-70
Top Industries
Dairy farming
Military
Agriculture
Meatpacking
Major Distribution Centers
McLane distribution
Affiliated Foods
Top Shippers
S
Southwest Cheese CompanyC
Cannon Air Force BaseC
CargillNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-60
Truck Stops
Love's #259 (US-60/84)
Allsup's Travel Center
Challenges
- High winds and blowing dust reduce visibility on open highways.
- Long distances between towns and services.
- Dairy farm roads can be muddy and unpaved.
- Limited truck parking options.
Opportunities
- Cross-border NAFTA freight through Laredo and El Paso is enormous
- Texas is the highest freight-generating state in the US
- Year-round operations with minimal weather disruptions
- Oil and gas industry creates premium-rate flatbed and hotshot demand
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Cross-border produce peaks January through April. Oil and gas freight follows rig counts year-round. Holiday retail surge runs September through December. Summer heat (June-August) requires attention to tire and equipment maintenance.
Trucking in Clovis — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Clovis: Dry Van $2.52, Reefer $2.93, Flatbed $3.19. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Clovis is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #259 (US-60/84), Allsup's Travel Center. Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Clovis freight market include Southwest Cheese Company, Cannon Air Force Base, Cargill. Key industries driving freight demand are dairy farming, military, agriculture.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Clovis include: High winds and blowing dust reduce visibility on open highways.; Long distances between towns and services.; Dairy farm roads can be muddy and unpaved.. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.