Butte, MT
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Butte.
156
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Mountain West
Region
Who Operates Out of Butte
156 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Butte. 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.
59
Owner-operators (1 truck)
57
Small fleets (2-5)
25
Mid fleets (6-20)
10
Large fleets (20+)
38% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 37 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 Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.60 |
| Reefer | $3.00 |
| Flatbed | $3.29 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- High elevation and severe winter weather.
- Homestake Pass frequently closes due to snow and ice.
- I-15 south through Divide is exposed to extreme winds.
- Limited services and driver amenities.
Opportunities
- Elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk
- Growing population centers (Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City) drive demand
- Energy sector creates premium-rate specialized freight opportunities
- Less carrier competition than coastal and Midwest markets
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Ski resort supply season runs October through March. Construction peaks April through October. Mining and energy freight is relatively steady year-round. Winter mountain pass closures can create significant delays and rate spikes.
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