Trucking in Oklahoma
Owner-operator guide for Oklahoma (OK) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Oklahoma City state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
8/10
Fuel Tax
19.0 c/gal
Parking
abundantAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.30 |
| Reefer | $2.60 |
| Flatbed | $2.80 |
Key Highways
I-35I-40I-44I-244US-69
These corridors connect Oklahoma's major freight cities: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Oil and gas
2Agriculture
3Aerospace
4Manufacturing
5Military
Top Shippers
Tinker AFB
American Airlines (Tulsa)
Amazon OKC1
Loves HQ
Walmart DC
Trucking Regulations
- Turnpike tolls manageable with Pike Pass
- Oil field loads in western OK pay well
- Tornado Alley — have severe weather plan
- Loves HQ — great fuel card acceptance
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority — Pike Pass
Winter Conditions
Tornadoes Apr-Jun; ice storms; I-40 wind advisories
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, dry van rates average $2.30/mile, reefer rates average $2.60/mile, and flatbed rates average $2.80/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Oklahoma 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 Oil and gas, Agriculture, Aerospace.
Key trucking regulations in Oklahoma include: Turnpike tolls manageable with Pike Pass. Oil field loads in western OK pay well. Tornado Alley — have severe weather plan. Loves HQ — great fuel card acceptance. The state fuel tax rate is 19.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Oklahoma are I-35, I-40, I-44, I-244, US-69. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority — Pike Pass.