Fort Worth, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Fort Worth.
Metro area
Population
Good
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.56 |
| Reefer | $2.96 |
| Flatbed | $3.23 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-35WI-30I-20SH-121SH-183US-287
Top Industries
Defense & aerospace
Railroad logistics
Oil & gas services
Food processing
Aviation manufacturing
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon FTW6 (Haslet)
FedEx Freight Service Center (Alliance)
XPO Logistics (Alliance)
UPS Fort Worth Hub
Top Shippers
A
Amazon (25+ FCs)T
Toyota (San Antonio)S
Samsung (Austin)P
Port of HoustonNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-35W
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-35W Exit 26 Alvarado)
Love's #614 (I-35W & SH-174 Burleson)
Flying J (I-20 West Weatherford)
TA Fort Worth (I-35W North)
Challenges
- Alliance Airport/Texas Motor Speedway corridor (I-35W North) generates extremely heavy truck traffic.
- Military convoy movements near NAS JRB require route planning.
- I-30/I-35W interchange construction creates bottlenecks.
- BNSF rail crossings cause delays on surface streets near the Stockyards.
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 Fort Worth — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Fort Worth: Dry Van $2.56, Reefer $2.96, Flatbed $3.23. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Fort Worth is rated "good." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-35W Exit 26 Alvarado), Love's #614 (I-35W & SH-174 Burleson), Flying J (I-20 West Weatherford). Parking availability is generally reliable, but popular stops still fill up on busy nights.
Top shippers operating in the Fort Worth freight market include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Samsung (Austin), Port of Houston. Key industries driving freight demand are defense & aerospace, railroad logistics, oil & gas services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Fort Worth include: Alliance Airport/Texas Motor Speedway corridor (I-35W North) generates extremely heavy truck traffic.; Military convoy movements near NAS JRB require route planning.; I-30/I-35W interchange construction creates bottlenecks.. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.