Lakewood, CO
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Lakewood.
888
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Mountain West
Region
Who Operates Out of Lakewood
888 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Lakewood. 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.
508
Owner-operators (1 truck)
257
Small fleets (2-5)
52
Mid fleets (6-20)
10
Large fleets (20+)
57% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 36 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 | $2.56 |
| Reefer | $2.96 |
| Flatbed | $3.25 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- I-70 mountain corridor congestion on weekends and holidays.
- Denver Federal Center security screening delays deliveries.
- Altitude and grades west of Lakewood challenge heavy loads.
Opportunities
- Elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk
- Growing population centers (Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City) drive demand
- Energy sector creates premium-rate specialized freight opportunities
- Less carrier competition than coastal and Midwest markets
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Ski resort supply season runs October through March. Construction peaks April through October. Mining and energy freight is relatively steady year-round. Winter mountain pass closures can create significant delays and rate spikes.
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