Tyler, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Tyler.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.52 |
| Reefer | $2.92 |
| Flatbed | $3.19 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-69SH-31SH-64Loop 323US-271I-20 (25 miles north via US-69)
Top Industries
Grocery distribution
HVAC manufacturing
Healthcare
Oil & gas (legacy East Texas field)
Rose horticulture
Major Distribution Centers
Brookshire Grocery Company DC (Tyler)
Trane Technologies shipping center
Dollar General DC (nearby)
Top Shippers
B
Brookshire Grocery CompanyT
Trane TechnologiesE
East Texas Medical CenterU
UT Health East TexasNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-69
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-20 & US-69 Lindale)
Love's #614 (I-20 Exit 556 Lindale)
Brookshire's fuel stop (US-69)
Challenges
- 25-mile gap to I-20 limits access to major interstate corridors, winding East Texas two-lane roads to rural delivery points, fog and ice on piney woods routes in winter, and limited truck parking within Tyler city limits.
- 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 Tyler — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Tyler: Dry Van $2.52, Reefer $2.92, Flatbed $3.19. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Tyler is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-20 & US-69 Lindale), Love's #614 (I-20 Exit 556 Lindale), Brookshire's fuel stop (US-69). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Tyler freight market include Brookshire Grocery Company, Trane Technologies, East Texas Medical Center, UT Health East Texas. Key industries driving freight demand are grocery distribution, hvac manufacturing, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Tyler include: 25-mile gap to I-20 limits access to major interstate corridors, winding East Texas two-lane roads to rural delivery points, fog and ice on piney woods routes in winter, and limited truck parking within Tyler city limits.; 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.