San Antonio, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in San Antonio.
#29
Freight Rank
4
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Who Operates Out of San Antonio
4 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in San Antonio. 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.
1
Owner-operators (1 truck)
1
Small fleets (2-5)
0
Mid fleets (6-20)
0
Large fleets (20+)
25% of carriers based here run a single truck.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.25 |
| Reefer | $2.65 |
| Flatbed | $2.90 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
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Challenges
- I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin is one of the most congested stretches in Texas
- Summer heat regularly exceeds 100F
- Spread-out metro means long local drayage distances
- Limited freight diversity compared to Dallas or Houston
Opportunities
- Toyota Tundra plant creates steady auto parts inbound and vehicle outbound
- H-E-B is the dominant Texas grocery chain — massive distribution network radiates from here
- Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston) generates military freight
- I-35 and I-10 intersection makes it a natural stopover between Laredo and Dallas/Houston
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Military freight follows federal fiscal year patterns (peaks before September 30). H-E-B holiday distribution peaks October through December. Construction stays strong year-round due to mild winters. Produce from the Rio Grande Valley passes through en route north.
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