Cheyenne, WY
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Cheyenne.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Mountain West
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.53 |
| Reefer | $2.93 |
| Flatbed | $3.22 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-25I-80US-85
Top Industries
Transportation & Logistics
Military
Government
Agriculture
Major Distribution Centers
Walmart DC #6009
Sierra Trading Post fulfillment
Lowe's regional DC
Top Shippers
F
F.E. Warren Air Force BaseB
BNSF RailwayU
Union PacificNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-25
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-80 Exit 367)
Sapp Bros. (I-80 Exit 362)
Little America (I-80 Exit 360)
Challenges
- I-80 wind closures are the most frequent of any US interstate.
- Sherman Hill grade at 8,640 feet elevation.
- Extreme winter conditions including ground blizzards with zero visibility.
- I-25 winter storms between Cheyenne and Denver.
Opportunities
- Elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk
- Growing population centers (Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City) drive demand
- Energy sector creates premium-rate specialized freight opportunities
- Less carrier competition than coastal and Midwest markets
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Ski resort supply season runs October through March. Construction peaks April through October. Mining and energy freight is relatively steady year-round. Winter mountain pass closures can create significant delays and rate spikes.
Trucking in Cheyenne — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Cheyenne: Dry Van $2.53, Reefer $2.93, Flatbed $3.22. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Cheyenne is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-80 Exit 367), Sapp Bros. (I-80 Exit 362), Little America (I-80 Exit 360). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Cheyenne freight market include F.E. Warren Air Force Base, BNSF Railway, Union Pacific. Key industries driving freight demand are transportation & logistics, military, government.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Cheyenne include: I-80 wind closures are the most frequent of any US interstate.; Sherman Hill grade at 8,640 feet elevation.; Extreme winter conditions including ground blizzards with zero visibility.. However, opportunities include elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk.