Huntington, WV
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Huntington.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.41 |
| Reefer | $2.85 |
| Flatbed | $2.96 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-64US-60US-52WV-2WV-10
Top Industries
Steel and metals
Petroleum refining
Healthcare
Rail and river logistics
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon HTS1 sortation center
Kroger distribution (Charleston)
McLane distribution
Top Shippers
S
Special Metals CorporationM
Marathon PetroleumA
Amazon HTS1 sortation centerS
Steel of West VirginiaNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-64
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-64 Exit 6)
Love's #620 (I-64 Exit 15 Barboursville)
GoMart (US-60 at 29th Street)
Challenges
- Routes south into coalfield country feature some of the steepest grades in the eastern US.
- The US-60 Ohio River bridge has tolls and congestion.
- Flooding along the Ohio River can close riverside roads and industrial areas.
- Rail crossings in the city cause delays for trucks.
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Huntington — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Huntington: Dry Van $2.41, Reefer $2.85, Flatbed $2.96. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Huntington is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-64 Exit 6), Love's #620 (I-64 Exit 15 Barboursville), GoMart (US-60 at 29th Street). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Huntington freight market include Special Metals Corporation, Marathon Petroleum, Amazon HTS1 sortation center, Steel of West Virginia. Key industries driving freight demand are steel and metals, petroleum refining, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Huntington include: Routes south into coalfield country feature some of the steepest grades in the eastern US.; The US-60 Ohio River bridge has tolls and congestion.; Flooding along the Ohio River can close riverside roads and industrial areas.. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.