Stillwater, OK
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Stillwater.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.50 |
| Reefer | $2.90 |
| Flatbed | $3.17 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
SH-51US-177Cimarron TurnpikeUS-412 (nearby)SH-40
Top Industries
Higher education
Wire and cable manufacturing
Marine engines
Major Distribution Centers
OSU central receiving warehouse
Stillwater industrial park
Top Shippers
O
Oklahoma State UniversityM
Mercury MarineN
National StandardS
Stillwater Medical CenterNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via SH-51
Truck Stops
Love's #216 (SH-51/US-177)
OnCue (Perkins Road)
Casey's (6th Avenue)
Challenges
- No direct interstate access (I-35 is 17 miles west), OSU game day congestion, limited truck stop options, and two-lane highways for most surrounding deliveries.
- Extreme summer heat can cause tire blowouts and equipment stress
- Cross-border freight at Laredo and El Paso creates long wait times
- Oil price volatility affects freight demand in energy-dependent areas
Opportunities
- Cross-border NAFTA freight through Laredo and El Paso is enormous
- Texas is the highest freight-generating state in the US
- Year-round operations with minimal weather disruptions
- Oil and gas industry creates premium-rate flatbed and hotshot demand
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Cross-border produce peaks January through April. Oil and gas freight follows rig counts year-round. Holiday retail surge runs September through December. Summer heat (June-August) requires attention to tire and equipment maintenance.
Trucking in Stillwater — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Stillwater: Dry Van $2.50, Reefer $2.90, Flatbed $3.17. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Stillwater is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #216 (SH-51/US-177), OnCue (Perkins Road), Casey's (6th Avenue). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Stillwater freight market include Oklahoma State University, Mercury Marine, National Standard, Stillwater Medical Center. Key industries driving freight demand are higher education, wire and cable manufacturing, marine engines.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Stillwater include: No direct interstate access (I-35 is 17 miles west), OSU game day congestion, limited truck stop options, and two-lane highways for most surrounding deliveries.; Extreme summer heat can cause tire blowouts and equipment stress; Cross-border freight at Laredo and El Paso creates long wait times. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.