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Stillwater, OK

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

195

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southwest

Region

Who Operates Out of Stillwater

195 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Stillwater. 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.

80

Owner-operators (1 truck)

76

Small fleets (2-5)

25

Mid fleets (6-20)

5

Large fleets (20+)

41% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 16 are registered to haul hazardous materials.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / 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 University
M
Mercury Marine
N
National Standard
S
Stillwater Medical Center

Nearby 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.

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