Janesville, WI
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Janesville.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.46 |
| Reefer | $2.83 |
| Flatbed | $3.04 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-90I-39US-14WI-11WI-26
Top Industries
Distribution and logistics
Medical technology
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retail
Major Distribution Centers
Dollar General regional DC
Blain's Farm & Fleet DC
SHINE Medical Technologies
Top Shippers
D
Dollar GeneralS
SHINE Medical TechnologiesB
Blain's Farm & FleetD
Data DimensionsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-90
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-90 Exit 171A)
Road Ranger (I-90 Exit 171B)
Kwik Trip (US-14 & WI-11)
Challenges
- Winter weather closing I-90, limited truck services between Madison and Rockford, and competition for warehouse dock space at peak times.
- Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March
- Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways
- High competition from large carrier fleets based in the region
Opportunities
- Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
- Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
- Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
- Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.
Trucking in Janesville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Janesville: Dry Van $2.46, Reefer $2.83, Flatbed $3.04. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Janesville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-90 Exit 171A), Road Ranger (I-90 Exit 171B), Kwik Trip (US-14 & WI-11). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Janesville freight market include Dollar General, SHINE Medical Technologies, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Data Dimensions. Key industries driving freight demand are distribution and logistics, medical technology, agriculture.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Janesville include: Winter weather closing I-90, limited truck services between Madison and Rockford, and competition for warehouse dock space at peak times.; Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March; Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.