Tempe, AZ
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Tempe.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.61 |
| Reefer | $3.01 |
| Flatbed | $3.30 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-10Loop 101Loop 202US-60Broadway Road
Top Industries
Technology
Higher education
Financial services
Solar energy
Major Distribution Centers
State Farm distribution
ASU central receiving
Tempe Commerce Park
Top Shippers
S
State FarmC
CarvanaI
Insight EnterprisesA
Arizona State UniversityF
First SolarNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-10
Truck Stops
QuikTrip (I-10 and Elliot Road)
Shell Commercial (Priest Drive)
Challenges
- Urban congestion at major freeway interchanges.
- Very limited truck parking in the city.
- ASU event traffic creates periodic delays.
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 Tempe — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Tempe: Dry Van $2.61, Reefer $3.01, Flatbed $3.30. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Tempe is rated "fair." Popular stops include QuikTrip (I-10 and Elliot Road), Shell Commercial (Priest Drive). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Tempe freight market include State Farm, Carvana, Insight Enterprises, Arizona State University, First Solar. Key industries driving freight demand are technology, higher education, financial services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Tempe include: Urban congestion at major freeway interchanges.; Very limited truck parking in the city.; ASU event traffic creates periodic delays.. However, opportunities include cross-border nafta freight through laredo and el paso is enormous.