Garland, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Garland.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.54 |
| Reefer | $2.94 |
| Flatbed | $3.21 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-30I-635 (LBJ Freeway)US-75 (nearby)SH-66 (Avenue F)George Bush Turnpike
Top Industries
Defense electronics
Food processing
Building materials
Distribution & logistics
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon DDX5 (Garland)
UPS regional facility
FedEx Ground (nearby Mesquite)
Top Shippers
L
L3Harris TechnologiesK
Kraft HeinzD
Dal-TileB
Baylor Scott & WhiteNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-30
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-30 & Bass Pro Dr)
Love's #788 (I-30 East Rockwall, nearby)
QuikTrip (I-635 & Centerville Rd)
Challenges
- Heavy I-30/I-635 interchange congestion, residential neighborhood truck restrictions in older parts of the city, and competition for dock appointments at DFW-area distribution centers.
- Extreme summer heat can cause tire blowouts and equipment stress
- Cross-border freight at Laredo and El Paso creates long wait times
- Oil price volatility affects freight demand in energy-dependent areas
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 Garland — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Garland: Dry Van $2.54, Reefer $2.94, Flatbed $3.21. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Garland is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-30 & Bass Pro Dr), Love's #788 (I-30 East Rockwall, nearby), QuikTrip (I-635 & Centerville Rd). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Garland freight market include L3Harris Technologies, Kraft Heinz, Dal-Tile, Baylor Scott & White. Key industries driving freight demand are defense electronics, food processing, building materials.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Garland include: Heavy I-30/I-635 interchange congestion, residential neighborhood truck restrictions in older parts of the city, and competition for dock appointments at DFW-area distribution centers.; Extreme summer heat can cause tire blowouts and equipment stress; Cross-border freight at Laredo and El Paso creates long wait times. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.