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Bellevue, WA

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Bellevue.

375

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

West Coast

Region

Who Operates Out of Bellevue

375 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Bellevue. Here is how that base breaks down by fleet size — useful for judging whether you would be competing against owner-operators or against fleets with dedicated freight locked up.

208

Owner-operators (1 truck)

73

Small fleets (2-5)

25

Mid fleets (6-20)

20

Large fleets (20+)

55% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 28 are registered to haul hazardous materials.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.66
Reefer$3.12
Flatbed$3.30

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

US-75NE-370Fort Crook RoadI-80 nearby

Top Industries

Military/Defense
Government
Healthcare
Education

Major Distribution Centers

Offutt AFB supply depot
Omaha-area DCs serve Bellevue

Top Shippers

O
Offutt Air Force Base
U
US Strategic Command
B
Bellevue University

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via US-75

Truck Stops

Sapp Bros. (I-80 at US-75 nearby)
Casey's (US-75)

Challenges

  • Offutt AFB security protocols create delivery delays.
  • Limited highway infrastructure compared to Omaha proper.
  • Base gate closures during security incidents can strand carriers.

Opportunities

  • Port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand
  • Produce freight runs nearly year-round from California's Central Valley
  • Premium rates compensate for higher operating costs
  • Tech sector growth fuels e-commerce distribution expansion

Seasonal Freight Patterns

California produce runs nearly year-round, with peak harvest June through October. Holiday retail surge is strong September through December. Wildfire season (July-October) can disrupt routes. Winter mountain pass closures affect I-80 and I-70 corridors.

Trucking in Bellevue — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Bellevue: Dry Van $2.66, Reefer $3.12, Flatbed $3.30. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Bellevue is rated "fair." Popular stops include Sapp Bros. (I-80 at US-75 nearby), Casey's (US-75). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Bellevue freight market include Offutt Air Force Base, US Strategic Command, Bellevue University. Key industries driving freight demand are military/defense, government, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Bellevue include: Offutt AFB security protocols create delivery delays.; Limited highway infrastructure compared to Omaha proper.; Base gate closures during security incidents can strand carriers.. However, opportunities include port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand.

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