Trucking in Kansas
Owner-operator guide for Kansas (KS) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Topeka state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
8/10
Fuel Tax
24.0 c/gal
Parking
abundantAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.25 |
| Reefer | $2.55 |
| Flatbed | $2.75 |
Key Highways
I-70I-35I-135I-335
These corridors connect Kansas's major freight cities: Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, Salina. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Agriculture
2Aviation manufacturing
3Oil and gas
4Beef processing
5Logistics
Top Shippers
Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita)
Cargill Meat (Dodge City)
Amazon MCI1
Walmart DC
Trucking Regulations
- Kansas Turnpike tolls on I-35
- Ag exemptions
- 80,000 lbs standard
- Central time zone split — east vs west
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
Kansas Turnpike tolls on I-35
Winter Conditions
Severe winter storms and ice; I-70 closures; tornado season spring-summer
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Kansas
In Kansas, dry van rates average $2.25/mile, reefer rates average $2.55/mile, and flatbed rates average $2.75/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Kansas scores 8/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has moderate freight volume with abundant truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Agriculture, Aviation manufacturing, Oil and gas.
Key trucking regulations in Kansas include: Kansas Turnpike tolls on I-35. Ag exemptions. 80,000 lbs standard. Central time zone split — east vs west. The state fuel tax rate is 24.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Kansas are I-70, I-35, I-135, I-335. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, Salina. Kansas Turnpike tolls on I-35.