Flatbed Trucking in Tyler, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for flatbed owner-operators in Tyler.

$3.19

Rate / Mile

$23,925

Est. Gross / Month

$15,551

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trailers haul construction materials, steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads. Rates are typically higher than dry van due to tarping requirements, loading complexity, and specialized skills.

Flatbed Market in the South Central

The South Central region is the epicenter of American flatbed freight, driven by the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, steel pipe manufacturing in Houston, and massive construction across Texas. Oilfield equipment moves between Midland-Odessa and Houston create some of the highest-paying flatbed lanes in the nation. The region's year-round construction season means flatbed demand rarely dips.

Top Flatbed Lanes from Tyler

Houston TX → Dallas TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX

Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX

Why Tyler for Flatbed

Key Industries

Grocery distribution
HVAC manufacturing
Healthcare
Oil & gas (legacy East Texas field)
Rose horticulture

Key Highways

US-69SH-31SH-64Loop 323US-271I-20 (25 miles north via US-69)

Top Shippers

Brookshire Grocery Company
Trane Technologies
East Texas Medical Center
UT Health East Texas

Distribution Centers Near Tyler

Brookshire Grocery Company DC (Tyler)

Trane Technologies shipping center

Dollar General DC (nearby)

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Flatbed Trucking in Tyler — FAQ

The estimated flatbed rate in Tyler is $3.19 per loaded mile. This reflects the South Central regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a flatbed owner-operator based in Tyler can expect approximately $23,925 gross monthly revenue and around $15,551 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top flatbed lanes from the Tyler market include: Houston TX → Dallas TX, Midland TX → Houston TX, Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX, Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Tyler is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including grocery distribution, hvac manufacturing, healthcare. Access to US-69, SH-31, SH-64 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for flatbed freight in Tyler include US-69, SH-31, SH-64, Loop 323, US-271, I-20 (25 miles north via US-69). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.