Kailua, HI
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Kailua.
120
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
West Coast
Region
Who Operates Out of Kailua
120 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Kailua. 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.
62
Owner-operators (1 truck)
42
Small fleets (2-5)
6
Mid fleets (6-20)
3
Large fleets (20+)
52% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 5 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 | $2.65 |
| Reefer | $3.10 |
| Flatbed | $3.28 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- All three routes to Kailua cross the Koolau mountain range through tunnels with height and hazmat restrictions.
- H-3 hazmat ban forces fuel trucks and chemical loads onto narrower Pali or Likelike highways.
- Residential character of Kailua means strict delivery hour restrictions and noise complaints.
- Limited truck parking and staging areas.
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.
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