Round Rock, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Round Rock.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.57 |
| Reefer | $2.97 |
| Flatbed | $3.24 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-35SH-45 (toll)SH-130 (toll)US-79FM-1431
Top Industries
Technology manufacturing
Semiconductors (Taylor)
Distribution & logistics
Construction
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon AUS2 (Pflugerville)
Dell Direct Ship facility
IKEA distribution (nearby)
Walmart DC #6098 (New Braunfels)
Top Shippers
D
Dell TechnologiesE
Emerson ElectricS
Samsung (Taylor nearby)A
AmazonI
IKEA (nearby)Nearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-35
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-35 Exit 256)
Love's #469 (I-35 Georgetown)
Buc-ee's (I-35 Temple, nearby)
Challenges
- Severe I-35 congestion through Round Rock especially at SH-45 interchange, rapid population growth outpacing road capacity, construction zones on I-35 Capital Express North, and toll costs on SH-130 bypass for through-traffic.
- 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 Round Rock — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Round Rock: Dry Van $2.57, Reefer $2.97, Flatbed $3.24. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Round Rock is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-35 Exit 256), Love's #469 (I-35 Georgetown), Buc-ee's (I-35 Temple, nearby). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Round Rock freight market include Dell Technologies, Emerson Electric, Samsung (Taylor nearby), Amazon, IKEA (nearby). Key industries driving freight demand are technology manufacturing, semiconductors (taylor), distribution & logistics.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Round Rock include: Severe I-35 congestion through Round Rock especially at SH-45 interchange, rapid population growth outpacing road capacity, construction zones on I-35 Capital Express North, and toll costs on SH-130 bypass for through-traffic.; 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.