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Dry Van Trucking in Tucson, AZ

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for dry van owner-operators in Tucson.

$2.63

Rate / Mile

$22,355

Est. Gross / Month

$14,531

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

Market Region

About Dry Van Trucking

Dry van is the most common trailer type in the US, hauling general freight, consumer goods, and packaged products. High availability means competitive rates, but consistent volume keeps utilization strong.

Dry Van Market in the Mountain West

Mountain West dry van operations face unique challenges from long distances between freight hubs and high deadhead percentages. Denver and Salt Lake City are the primary load origins, with Phoenix adding significant volume in the south. Carriers who can secure round-trip freight between these hubs perform well, but one-way loads into rural areas often require repositioning. The I-70 and I-80 corridors are critical arteries.

Top Dry Van Lanes from Tucson

1
Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT
2
Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM
3
Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT
4
Las Vegas NV → Denver CO

Why Tucson for Dry Van

Key Industries

  • Defense and aerospace
  • Cross-border trade
  • Mining
  • Logistics and distribution

Key Highways

I-10I-19SR-77SR-86SR-210 (Barraza-Aviation Parkway)

Top Shippers

  • Raytheon Missiles & Defense
  • Amazon
  • Freeport-McMoRan
  • Chamberlain Group

Distribution Centers Near Tucson

Amazon TUS2 fulfillment center
Walmart DC
McLane Company

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Dry Van Trucking in Tucson — FAQ

The estimated dry van rate in Tucson is $2.63 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a dry van owner-operator based in Tucson can expect approximately $22,355 gross monthly revenue and around $14,531 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top dry van lanes from the Tucson market include: Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT, Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM, Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT, Las Vegas NV → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.
Tucson is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including defense and aerospace, cross-border trade, mining. Access to I-10, I-19, SR-77 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for dry van freight in Tucson include I-10, I-19, SR-77, SR-86, SR-210 (Barraza-Aviation Parkway). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.

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