Pueblo, CO
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Pueblo.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Mountain West
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.55 |
| Reefer | $2.95 |
| Flatbed | $3.24 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-25US-50US-85/87SH-45SH-96
Top Industries
Steel manufacturing
Renewable energy (wind)
Agriculture
Cannabis
Major Distribution Centers
Walmart Distribution Center #6025
Pueblo Industrial Park
Top Shippers
E
EVRAZ Rocky Mountain SteelV
Vestas Wind SystemsW
WalmartT
Trane TechnologiesNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-25
Truck Stops
Love's #462 (I-25 Exit 101)
Pilot Travel Center (I-25 Exit 108)
Challenges
- Steel mill loads require heavy haul equipment and permits.
- Wind on I-25 south of Pueblo can exceed 60 mph.
- Summer heat affects operations (100°F+).
- Limited truck services between Pueblo and Trinidad.
Opportunities
- Elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk
- Growing population centers (Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City) drive demand
- Energy sector creates premium-rate specialized freight opportunities
- Less carrier competition than coastal and Midwest markets
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Ski resort supply season runs October through March. Construction peaks April through October. Mining and energy freight is relatively steady year-round. Winter mountain pass closures can create significant delays and rate spikes.
Trucking in Pueblo — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Pueblo: Dry Van $2.55, Reefer $2.95, Flatbed $3.24. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Pueblo is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #462 (I-25 Exit 101), Pilot Travel Center (I-25 Exit 108). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Pueblo freight market include EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel, Vestas Wind Systems, Walmart, Trane Technologies. Key industries driving freight demand are steel manufacturing, renewable energy (wind), agriculture.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Pueblo include: Steel mill loads require heavy haul equipment and permits.; Wind on I-25 south of Pueblo can exceed 60 mph.; Summer heat affects operations (100°F+).. However, opportunities include elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk.