Irving, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Irving.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.52 |
| Reefer | $2.93 |
| Flatbed | $3.19 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
SH-183 (Airport Freeway)SH-114SH-161 (President George Bush Turnpike)Loop 12I-635 (nearby)
Top Industries
Oil & gas (corporate)
Air freight logistics
Pharmaceuticals distribution
Food distribution
Corporate services
Major Distribution Centers
Sysco DFW Distribution Center
McKesson Distribution Center
Amazon DFW6 (nearby Coppell)
FedEx regional sort facility
Top Shippers
E
ExxonMobilM
McKessonS
SyscoC
CelaneseN
NEC CorporationNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via SH-183 (Airport Freeway)
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (SH-183 & Loop 12)
Love's #649 (I-30 Grand Prairie nearby)
QuikTrip (SH-183 & Belt Line)
Challenges
- Airport-related truck traffic congestion on SH-183, strict delivery time windows at DFW cargo facilities, toll road costs on SH-161 and SH-114, and security requirements for airport-area freight operations.
- 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 Irving — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Irving: Dry Van $2.52, Reefer $2.93, Flatbed $3.19. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Irving is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (SH-183 & Loop 12), Love's #649 (I-30 Grand Prairie nearby), QuikTrip (SH-183 & Belt Line). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Irving freight market include ExxonMobil, McKesson, Sysco, Celanese, NEC Corporation. Key industries driving freight demand are oil & gas (corporate), air freight logistics, pharmaceuticals distribution.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Irving include: Airport-related truck traffic congestion on SH-183, strict delivery time windows at DFW cargo facilities, toll road costs on SH-161 and SH-114, and security requirements for airport-area freight operations.; 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.