Roswell, NM
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Roswell.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.55 |
| Reefer | $2.96 |
| Flatbed | $3.22 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-285US-70US-380
Top Industries
Dairy farming
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Potash mining
Major Distribution Centers
Associated Wholesale Grocers
McLane distribution
Top Shippers
L
Leprino FoodsS
Southwest Cheese CompanyM
Mosaic PotashNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-285
Truck Stops
Love's #274 (US-285/US-70 junction)
Allsup's Travel Center
Challenges
- Long distances between services on two-lane highways.
- High winds cause blowing sand and dust.
- Heavy oilfield truck traffic on narrow rural roads.
- Limited truck parking and repair services.
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 Roswell — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Roswell: Dry Van $2.55, Reefer $2.96, Flatbed $3.22. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Roswell is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #274 (US-285/US-70 junction), Allsup's Travel Center. Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Roswell freight market include Leprino Foods, Southwest Cheese Company, Mosaic Potash. Key industries driving freight demand are dairy farming, oil & gas, agriculture.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Roswell include: Long distances between services on two-lane highways.; High winds cause blowing sand and dust.; Heavy oilfield truck traffic on narrow rural roads.. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.