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Corvallis, OR

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

173

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

West Coast

Region

Who Operates Out of Corvallis

173 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Corvallis. 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.

97

Owner-operators (1 truck)

51

Small fleets (2-5)

15

Mid fleets (6-20)

1

Large fleets (20+)

56% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 6 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$2.65
Reefer$3.10
Flatbed$3.28

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

US-20OR-99WOR-34OR-99

Top Industries

Technology
Higher education and research
Agriculture
Forestry

Major Distribution Centers

HP distribution facility
OSU central receiving

Top Shippers

H
HP Inc.
O
Oregon State University
C
CH2M Hill
S
SIGA Technologies

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via US-20

Truck Stops

Pacific Pride (US-20 East Corvallis)
Fueling stations in Albany on I-5

Challenges

  • No direct interstate access — all freight must use US-20 or OR-34 to reach I-5.
  • Limited truck parking and staging in the city.
  • Oregon weight-mile tax applies.

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 Corvallis — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Corvallis: Dry Van $2.65, Reefer $3.10, Flatbed $3.28. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Corvallis is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pacific Pride (US-20 East Corvallis), Fueling stations in Albany on I-5. Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Corvallis freight market include HP Inc., Oregon State University, CH2M Hill, SIGA Technologies. Key industries driving freight demand are technology, higher education and research, agriculture.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Corvallis include: No direct interstate access; Limited truck parking and staging in the city.; Oregon weight-mile tax applies.. However, opportunities include port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand.

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