Trucking in Arizona
Owner-operator guide for Arizona (AZ) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Phoenix state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
highO-O Friendly
8/10
Fuel Tax
26.0 c/gal
Parking
moderateAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.45 |
| Reefer | $2.80 |
| Flatbed | $3.10 |
Key Highways
I-10I-17I-40I-8US-93
These corridors connect Arizona's major freight cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Flagstaff. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Semiconductor manufacturing
2Aerospace/defense
3Copper mining
4Agriculture
5E-commerce fulfillment
Top Shippers
Intel (Chandler)
Raytheon (Tucson)
Amazon PHX6/PHX7
Walmart DC (Buckeye)
Freeport-McMoRan
Trucking Regulations
- No vehicle emissions testing for trucks
- Oversize permits 24/7 online through ADOT
- 80,000 lbs GVW standard
- Pilot/escort required for loads over 14ft wide
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No toll roads in Arizona
Winter Conditions
Desert heat is the real challenge; Flagstaff area gets heavy snow
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Arizona
In Arizona, dry van rates average $2.45/mile, reefer rates average $2.80/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.10/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Arizona scores 8/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has high freight volume with moderate truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Semiconductor manufacturing, Aerospace/defense, Copper mining.
Key trucking regulations in Arizona include: No vehicle emissions testing for trucks. Oversize permits 24/7 online through ADOT. 80,000 lbs GVW standard. Pilot/escort required for loads over 14ft wide. The state fuel tax rate is 26.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Arizona are I-10, I-17, I-40, I-8, US-93. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Flagstaff. No toll roads in Arizona.