Fresno, CA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Fresno.
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Freight Rank
9,046
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
West Coast
Region
Who Operates Out of Fresno
9,046 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Fresno. 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.
5,237
Owner-operators (1 truck)
1,795
Small fleets (2-5)
464
Mid fleets (6-20)
144
Large fleets (20+)
58% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 235 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 | $2.35 |
| Reefer | $2.90 |
| Flatbed | $2.95 |
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Challenges
- SR-99 is a 2-lane highway in many stretches — high accident rates and slow travel
- Tule fog (November-February) is dense and deadly — visibility drops to near zero
- CARB emissions regulations apply statewide
- Summer heat in the Central Valley regularly exceeds 105F
Opportunities
- Central Valley produces 25% of all US food — reefer demand is massive year-round
- Almond, pistachio, and walnut exports to Asia create premium container freight
- Dairy industry generates daily milk tanker and cheese reefer loads
- Produce season overlap means there is almost always something in season to haul
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Something is always in season: citrus (November-April), stone fruit (May-September), grapes (July-November), almonds (August-October), tomatoes (July-September), dairy year-round. Tule fog season (November-February) is the primary risk. Summer harvest creates the highest volumes.
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