Box Truck Trucking in Killeen, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for box truck owner-operators in Killeen.

$1.96

Rate / Mile

$11,760

Est. Gross / Month

$7,644

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Box Truck Trucking

Box trucks handle last-mile delivery, LTL distribution, and residential/commercial moves. Shorter routes but higher frequency — experienced operators can complete 4-8 stops per day in metro areas.

Statewide Box Truck Overview

Box Truck rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Texas

Box Truck Earnings in Texas

Detailed earnings data for box truck owner-operators in TX

Box Truck Market in the South Central

Box truck operations in the South Central region benefit from the rapid population growth across Texas metro areas. DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin all generate strong last-mile delivery demand. The region's relatively low regulatory burden and year-round operating conditions make it one of the most profitable box truck markets. Cross-border LTL freight through Laredo adds a unique revenue stream.

Top Box Truck Lanes from Killeen

Dallas TX → Fort Worth TX

Houston TX → Galveston TX

San Antonio TX → Austin TX

Oklahoma City OK → Norman OK

Why Killeen for Box Truck

Key Industries

Military operations & logistics
Defense contracting
Healthcare
Retail
Education

Key Highways

US-190SH-195SH-201 (Stan Schlueter Loop)I-35 (25 miles east)US-190/SH-36

Top Shippers

US Army (Fort Cavazos)
DLA (Defense Logistics Agency)
BAE Systems
Lockheed Martin

Distribution Centers Near Killeen

DLA Distribution Center (Fort Cavazos)

Walmart DC #6016 (Temple, nearby)

HEB Distribution (Temple)

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Box Truck Trucking in Killeen — FAQ

The modelled box truck rate for Killeen is $1.96 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the South Central region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.

Based on current market estimates, a box truck owner-operator based in Killeen can expect approximately $11,760 gross monthly revenue and around $7,644 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top box truck lanes from the Killeen market include: Dallas TX → Fort Worth TX, Houston TX → Galveston TX, San Antonio TX → Austin TX, Oklahoma City OK → Norman OK. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Killeen sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by military operations & logistics, defense contracting, healthcare. It is served by US-190, SH-195, SH-201 (Stan Schlueter Loop), so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for box truck depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.

Key highways for box truck freight in Killeen include US-190, SH-195, SH-201 (Stan Schlueter Loop), I-35 (25 miles east), US-190/SH-36. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.