Moore, OK
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Moore.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.49 |
| Reefer | $2.89 |
| Flatbed | $3.16 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-35I-44 (nearby)US-7719th Street4th Street/OK-37
Top Industries
Steel manufacturing
Retail and commercial
Government (proximity to Tinker AFB)
Major Distribution Centers
CMC Steel distribution yard
Moore industrial park warehouses
Top Shippers
C
CMC Steel OklahomaT
Tinker AFB (nearby)W
Warren Theatres/Regal supplyNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-35
Truck Stops
Love's #282 (I-35 Exit 116)
OnCue (I-35 Exit 118)
QuikTrip (19th Street)
Challenges
- Severe tornado risk (March-June), I-35 congestion during OKC commuter hours, limited industrial land for truck operations, and post-storm road closures and debris.
- 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 Moore — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Moore: Dry Van $2.49, Reefer $2.89, Flatbed $3.16. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Moore is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #282 (I-35 Exit 116), OnCue (I-35 Exit 118), QuikTrip (19th Street). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Moore freight market include CMC Steel Oklahoma, Tinker AFB (nearby), Warren Theatres/Regal supply. Key industries driving freight demand are steel manufacturing, retail and commercial, government (proximity to tinker afb).
The biggest challenges for truckers in Moore include: Severe tornado risk (March-June), I-35 congestion during OKC commuter hours, limited industrial land for truck operations, and post-storm road closures and debris.; 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.