Phoenix, AZ → Denver, CO

I-17 North to Flagstaff, I-40 East to Albuquerque, I-25 North to Denver. Total: ~600 miles. There is no direct interstate connection — you must go through either Albuquerque or Las Vegas/Salt Lake City (much longer). The Albuquerque route is the standard and has the best freight relay options along the way.

Flatbed construction materials (steel, concrete, equipment) from Phoenix to Denver pay $3.00-$3.25/mile. Produce from the Yuma/Phoenix area on reefer commands $3.10-$3.30/mile in winter (when other growing regions are dormant). Dry van retail redistribution averages $2.70-$2.90/mile.

Yes. I-17 through the Black Canyon (north of Phoenix) gets icy in winter. Flagstaff averages 100 inches of snow annually — chain requirements are frequent November through March. I-40 through the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque and I-25 through Raton Pass (on the NM/CO border at 7,800 feet) both see winter closures. Check ADOT, NMDOT, and CDOT before dispatching.