Monroe, LA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Monroe.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.56 |
| Reefer | $2.97 |
| Flatbed | $3.24 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-20US-165US-80US-425LA-594
Top Industries
Paper and packaging
Natural gas production
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Graphic Packaging warehouse
Walmart Supercenter DC
Top Shippers
G
Graphic PackagingL
Lumen TechnologiesG
Glenwood Regional Medical CenterNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-20
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 118)
Love's #364 (I-20 Exit 114)
Flash Market (US-165)
Challenges
- Limited freight diversity compared to larger markets, flooding along the Ouachita River, rural two-lane highways for local deliveries, and lower freight rates reflecting the smaller market.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
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 Monroe — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Monroe: Dry Van $2.56, Reefer $2.97, Flatbed $3.24. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Monroe is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 118), Love's #364 (I-20 Exit 114), Flash Market (US-165). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Monroe freight market include Graphic Packaging, Lumen Technologies, Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Key industries driving freight demand are paper and packaging, natural gas production, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Monroe include: Limited freight diversity compared to larger markets, flooding along the Ouachita River, rural two-lane highways for local deliveries, and lower freight rates reflecting the smaller market.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.