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Hialeah, FL

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

6,855

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Hialeah

6,855 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Hialeah. 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.

5,414

Owner-operators (1 truck)

962

Small fleets (2-5)

132

Mid fleets (6-20)

35

Large fleets (20+)

79% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 439 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$2.41
Reefer$2.85
Flatbed$2.96

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

SR-826 (Palmetto Expressway)I-75SR-924 (Gratigny Parkway)US-27SR-112 (Airport Expressway)

Top Industries

Warehousing & distribution
Apparel & textiles
Food processing
Import/export logistics
Light manufacturing

Major Distribution Centers

Amazon MIA5 (Opa-locka)
FedEx Ground Hub (Medley)
Sedano's Distribution Center

Top Shippers

S
Sedano's Supermarkets
T
Telemundo/NBCUniversal
M
MedStar Ambulance
H
Hialeah Park Racing & Casino

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via SR-826 (Palmetto Expressway)

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-75 & SR-826)
TA Express (US-27 & Okeechobee Road)
Circle K Truck Stop (NW 138th St)

Challenges

  • Dense urban warehouse districts with narrow streets, tight loading docks not designed for modern 53-foot trailers, heavy congestion on Palmetto Expressway, and Spanish-dominant signage in many industrial areas.
  • Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
  • Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
  • Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors

Opportunities

  • Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
  • Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
  • Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
  • Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.

Trucking in Hialeah — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Hialeah: Dry Van $2.41, Reefer $2.85, Flatbed $2.96. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Hialeah is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-75 & SR-826), TA Express (US-27 & Okeechobee Road), Circle K Truck Stop (NW 138th St). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Hialeah freight market include Sedano's Supermarkets, Telemundo/NBCUniversal, MedStar Ambulance, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino. Key industries driving freight demand are warehousing & distribution, apparel & textiles, food processing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Hialeah include: Dense urban warehouse districts with narrow streets, tight loading docks not designed for modern 53-foot trailers, heavy congestion on Palmetto Expressway, and Spanish-dominant signage in many industrial areas.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.

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