Power Only Trucking in Colorado Springs, CO

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for power only owner-operators in Colorado Springs.

$1.79

Rate / Mile

$17,900

Est. Gross / Month

$11,635

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

Market Region

About Power Only Trucking

Power-only trucking provides the tractor to pull pre-loaded trailers — no trailer ownership needed. Popular for intermodal drayage, trailer pools, and carriers wanting lower equipment costs.

Statewide Power Only Overview

Power Only rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Colorado

Power Only Earnings in Colorado

Detailed earnings data for power only owner-operators in CO

Power Only Market in the Mountain West

Mountain West dry van operations face unique challenges from long distances between freight hubs and high deadhead percentages. Denver and Salt Lake City are the primary load origins, with Phoenix adding significant volume in the south. Carriers who can secure round-trip freight between these hubs perform well, but one-way loads into rural areas often require repositioning. The I-70 and I-80 corridors are critical arteries.

Top Power Only Lanes from Colorado Springs

Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT

Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM

Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT

Las Vegas NV → Denver CO

Why Colorado Springs for Power Only

Key Industries

Military and defense
Technology and cybersecurity
Tourism
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-25US-24US-85/87SH-21 (Powers Blvd)SH-115

Top Shippers

US Military (Fort Carson)
Lockheed Martin
Amazon
L3Harris Technologies

Distribution Centers Near Colorado Springs

Amazon COS2 fulfillment center

FedEx Ground hub

Walmart Neighborhood Market DC

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Power Only Trucking in Colorado Springs — FAQ

The estimated power only rate in Colorado Springs is $1.79 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a power only owner-operator based in Colorado Springs can expect approximately $17,900 gross monthly revenue and around $11,635 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top power only lanes from the Colorado Springs market include: Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT, Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM, Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT, Las Vegas NV → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.

Colorado Springs is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including military and defense, technology and cybersecurity, tourism. Access to I-25, US-24, US-85/87 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for power only freight in Colorado Springs include I-25, US-24, US-85/87, SH-21 (Powers Blvd), SH-115. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.