Terre Haute, IN
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Terre Haute.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.41 |
| Reefer | $2.77 |
| Flatbed | $2.99 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-70US-41US-40 (National Road)IN-46IN-63
Top Industries
Distribution and logistics
Trailer manufacturing
Packaging
Higher education
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Walmart Terre Haute DC (1.2M sq ft)
Great Dane Trailers shipping/receiving
Bemis Company distribution hub
Top Shippers
W
WalmartG
Great Dane TrailersB
Bemis CompanyC
Clabber Girl CorporationI
Indiana State UniversityNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-70
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-70 Exit 7)
Love's Travel Stop (I-70 Exit 11)
TA Travel Center (US-41/I-70)
Challenges
- I-70 winter weather closures including ice storms and whiteout conditions, US-41 congestion through the city center, railroad crossings on local streets causing delays, Wabash River flooding affecting low-lying areas, and limited alternative routes when I-70 is closed requiring long detours.
- 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 Terre Haute — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Terre Haute: Dry Van $2.41, Reefer $2.77, Flatbed $2.99. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Terre Haute is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-70 Exit 7), Love's Travel Stop (I-70 Exit 11), TA Travel Center (US-41/I-70). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Terre Haute freight market include Walmart, Great Dane Trailers, Bemis Company, Clabber Girl Corporation, Indiana State University. Key industries driving freight demand are distribution and logistics, trailer manufacturing, packaging.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Terre Haute include: I-70 winter weather closures including ice storms and whiteout conditions, US-41 congestion through the city center, railroad crossings on local streets causing delays, Wabash River flooding affecting low-lying areas, and limited alternative routes when I-70 is closed requiring long detours.; 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.