- Freeways
- CA-60, I-10, I-605, CA-57
- Starts
- Northeast Los Angeles, square D6
- Ends
- Pomona, square G6
- Also reaches
- Commerce, Santa Fe Springs, Chino
San Gabriel Valley and the 60: the reel pickup lane
The San Gabriel Valley lane runs east from the east side of Los Angeles along the Pomona Freeway (the 60), with the 10 to the north and the 605 and 57 crossing it. It picks up reels in El Sereno and Lincoln Heights, along the warehouse strip of City of Industry, and in Pomona at the eastern end of Los Angeles County.
Where the San Gabriel Valley and the 60 run goes
The run starts near the 5, 10 and 710 interchanges east of downtown, where Lincoln Heights and El Sereno sit beside the old rail lines and the Los Angeles River. From there it takes the 60 east through Monterey Park and Montebello into the valley. City of Industry is the middle of the run: a city of more than 3,000 businesses and 67,000 jobs, but only 264 residents, stretched along the 60 and the railroad from the 605 to the 57.
East of the 57 the lane reaches Pomona, where the 60, the 10, the 57 and the 71 meet. Pomona is the turn-around point, and the run heads back west, or carries on south into Chino and the Inland Empire lane when the deck still has room.
The run sheet, stop by stop
| Stop | Area | Grid | ZIP codes | Freeways | Usual flanges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Los Angeles | D6 | 90031, 90032 | I-5, I-10, I-710 | 24, 30, 36, 48 in |
| 2 | City of Industry | F6 | 91744, 91745, 91746, 91748, 91789 | CA-60, CA-57, I-605 | 24, 36, 48, 60 in |
| 3 | Pomona | G6 | 91766, 91767, 91768 | CA-60, I-10, CA-57, CA-71 | 30, 36, 48, 60 in |
When the deck still has room, the run also takes stops in Commerce (Alameda Corridor and Vernon lane), Santa Fe Springs (Orange County on the 5 lane), Chino (Inland Empire on the 10 lane).
Where the reels on this lane come from
- Distribution centres along the 60
- New tenants wire conveyors, racking and chargers: 30 to 48 inch nailed reels, often in batches of a dozen.
- Middle-mile fibre
- California's middle-mile network has 421 miles due in Los Angeles County by December 2026. Fibre builds leave 36 to 60 inch plywood and nailed reels at staging yards.
- Electrical contractors and supply houses
- Shops based along the valley floor bring empties back from jobs across the San Gabriel Valley.
- Undergrounding and cable replacement
- Utility distribution work across the valley leaves 72 inch and larger reels at laydown yards.
What the stops on this lane put out
Reel sizes along the San Gabriel Valley and the 60 lane
| Flange | Seen at | Empties per 53 ft deck (est.) | Empty weight, lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 in | Northeast Los Angeles, City of Industry | 416 | 23 to 24 |
| 30 in | Northeast Los Angeles, Pomona | 189 | 39 |
| 36 in | Northeast Los Angeles, City of Industry, Pomona | 102 | 64 to 77 |
| 48 in | Northeast Los Angeles, City of Industry, Pomona | 26 to 30 | 106 to 177 |
| 60 in | City of Industry, Pomona | 24 to 28 | 187 to 347 |
Estimates from published reel and loading charts; method on reels per load.
What the driver needs to know on this lane
The 60 runs parallel to the Union Pacific line through the San Gabriel Valley, and a long programme of grade separations has lifted or lowered many of the road crossings that used to back up behind freight trains. A few crossings remain, especially around City of Industry, so we plan pickups there with a window rather than an exact time. The 60 itself carries heavy truck traffic all day; we avoid the evening peak for loaded runs home.
Small stacks ride along
City of Industry is the best ride-along stop on this lane because the truck passes it both ways. A few reels in Pomona or El Sereno can also ride along, but they sit at the ends of the run, so we pair them with a larger stop nearby when we can.
Windows and timing on this lane
The 60 is slow eastbound in the afternoon and westbound in the morning, and the 57-60 interchange is the bottleneck. We plan the run to be at the east end around midday. Docks in City of Industry often share yards between tenants; tell us which door the reels are at.
The other lanes
Questions about the San Gabriel Valley and the 60 lane
Does this lane reach the San Gabriel Mountains foothills?
Our area pages on this lane are Northeast Los Angeles, City of Industry and Pomona. Ask about other valley cities between them; if the truck passes, we can stop.
Is Pomona on the Inland Empire run?
Pomona is in Los Angeles County and usually on this lane, but it is the hinge with the Inland Empire lane through Chino and Ontario.
How do I know if my reels ride along?
Put your counts into the load planner. Under about a quarter of a deck usually rides along.