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Kaneohe, HI

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Kaneohe.

150

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

West Coast

Region

Who Operates Out of Kaneohe

150 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Kaneohe. Here is how that base breaks down by fleet size — useful for judging whether you would be competing against owner-operators or against fleets with dedicated freight locked up.

77

Owner-operators (1 truck)

48

Small fleets (2-5)

6

Mid fleets (6-20)

3

Large fleets (20+)

51% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 14 are registered to haul hazardous materials.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.68
Reefer$3.14
Flatbed$3.31

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

H-3 FreewayHI-63 (Likelike Highway)HI-83 (Kamehameha Highway)

Top Industries

Military logistics (MCBH)
Retail supply
Healthcare (Castle Medical Center)
Agriculture (small-scale)

Major Distribution Centers

Windward City Shopping Center receiving
MCBH Kaneohe Bay commissary supply

Top Shippers

M
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
W
Windward City Shopping Center tenants
C
Castle Medical Center

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via H-3 Freeway

Truck Stops

No truck stops - local Shell and Chevron stations for fuel

Challenges

  • Mountain tunnel crossings create hazmat restrictions and weather-related closures.
  • Heavy rainfall on windward side (80+ inches annually) causes flooding on low-lying Kamehameha Highway.
  • Limited truck parking and staging in residential community.
  • Security screening delays for MCBH deliveries.

Opportunities

  • Port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand
  • Produce freight runs nearly year-round from California's Central Valley
  • Premium rates compensate for higher operating costs
  • Tech sector growth fuels e-commerce distribution expansion

Seasonal Freight Patterns

California produce runs nearly year-round, with peak harvest June through October. Holiday retail surge is strong September through December. Wildfire season (July-October) can disrupt routes. Winter mountain pass closures affect I-80 and I-70 corridors.

Trucking in Kaneohe — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Kaneohe: Dry Van $2.68, Reefer $3.14, Flatbed $3.31. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Kaneohe is rated "fair." Popular stops include No truck stops - local Shell and Chevron stations for fuel. Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Kaneohe freight market include Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Windward City Shopping Center tenants, Castle Medical Center. Key industries driving freight demand are military logistics (mcbh), retail supply, healthcare (castle medical center).
The biggest challenges for truckers in Kaneohe include: Mountain tunnel crossings create hazmat restrictions and weather-related closures.; Heavy rainfall on windward side (80+ inches annually) causes flooding on low-lying Kamehameha Highway.; Limited truck parking and staging in residential community.. However, opportunities include port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand.

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