Morgantown, WV
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Morgantown.
357
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Who Operates Out of Morgantown
357 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Morgantown. 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.
144
Owner-operators (1 truck)
140
Small fleets (2-5)
47
Mid fleets (6-20)
11
Large fleets (20+)
40% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 53 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 | $2.33 |
| Reefer | $2.76 |
| Flatbed | $2.88 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- Mountain terrain creates steep grades on all routes approaching the city.
- WVU game days (especially football Saturdays) cause gridlock on I-79 and local roads making deliveries nearly impossible.
- The Monongahela River valley creates fog conditions.
- Limited truck parking forces many drivers to overnight at I-79 rest areas or travel to Pittsburgh for services.
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.
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