Williston, ND
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Williston.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.42 |
| Reefer | $2.79 |
| Flatbed | $3.00 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-2US-85ND-1804ND-23US-85 Truck Bypass
Top Industries
Oil and gas production
Oil field services
Water hauling
Construction
Agriculture
Major Distribution Centers
Halliburton supply yard
Schlumberger operations base
Baker Hughes supply center
Walmart Supercenter regional supply
Top Shippers
H
Hess CorporationC
Continental ResourcesW
Whiting PetroleumH
HalliburtonNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-2
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (US-2 and US-85 junction)
Cenex (US-85 South)
Kum & Go (US-2 West)
Challenges
- Road infrastructure was built for agricultural use and is severely strained by heavy oil field traffic.
- County roads to well pads are often unpaved and become impassable in spring thaw and heavy rain.
- Extreme winter conditions with minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures and ground blizzards.
- Housing shortages and high costs of living.
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 Williston — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Williston: Dry Van $2.42, Reefer $2.79, Flatbed $3.00. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Williston is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (US-2 and US-85 junction), Cenex (US-85 South), Kum & Go (US-2 West). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Williston freight market include Hess Corporation, Continental Resources, Whiting Petroleum, Halliburton. Key industries driving freight demand are oil and gas production, oil field services, water hauling.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Williston include: Road infrastructure was built for agricultural use and is severely strained by heavy oil field traffic.; County roads to well pads are often unpaved and become impassable in spring thaw and heavy rain.; Extreme winter conditions with minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures and ground blizzards.. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.