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Sioux City, IA

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

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1

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Midwest

Region

Who Operates Out of Sioux City

1 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Sioux City. 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.

0

Owner-operators (1 truck)

0

Small fleets (2-5)

1

Mid fleets (6-20)

0

Large fleets (20+)

0% 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 TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.44
Reefer$2.81
Flatbed$3.02

Rates by Equipment Type

Dry Van
Reefer
Flatbed
Step Deck
Hotshot
Box Truck
Car Hauler
Tanker
Power Only
Intermodal
Dump Truck

Key Highways

I-29US-20US-75US-77IA-12

Top Industries

Meatpacking
Agriculture
Ethanol production
Manufacturing
Healthcare

Major Distribution Centers

Tyson Fresh Meats DC
Wells Enterprises distribution
Associated Wholesale Grocers

Top Shippers

T
Tyson Foods
S
Seaboard Triumph Foods
C
CF Industries
W
Wells Blue Bunny
T
Terra Industries

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-29

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-29 Exit 143)
Sapp Bros. (I-29 Exit 147B)
Casey's (US-20 & I-29)

Challenges

  • Missouri River flooding risk on I-29, livestock truck odor regulations in town, and severe weather on the Great Plains affecting US-20.
  • Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March
  • Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways
  • High competition from large carrier fleets based in the region

Opportunities

  • Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
  • Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
  • Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
  • Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.

Trucking in Sioux City — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Sioux City: Dry Van $2.44, Reefer $2.81, Flatbed $3.02. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Sioux City is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-29 Exit 143), Sapp Bros. (I-29 Exit 147B), Casey's (US-20 & I-29). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Sioux City freight market include Tyson Foods, Seaboard Triumph Foods, CF Industries, Wells Blue Bunny, Terra Industries. Key industries driving freight demand are meatpacking, agriculture, ethanol production.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Sioux City include: Missouri River flooding risk on I-29, livestock truck odor regulations in town, and severe weather on the Great Plains affecting US-20.; Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March; Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.

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