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Nampa, ID

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

749

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Mountain West

Region

Who Operates Out of Nampa

749 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Nampa. 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.

367

Owner-operators (1 truck)

228

Small fleets (2-5)

74

Mid fleets (6-20)

26

Large fleets (20+)

49% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 46 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$2.58
Reefer$2.98
Flatbed$3.27

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-84SH-55US-20/26

Top Industries

Food processing
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Distribution

Major Distribution Centers

Walmart Supercenter DC support
Grocery Outlet distribution

Top Shippers

A
Amalgamated Sugar Company
S
Sorrento Lactalis
I
Idaho Power

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-84

Truck Stops

Flying J (I-84 Exit 36)
Stinker Stores (I-84 Exit 35)

Challenges

  • Seasonal agricultural freight creates peak demand during harvest.
  • Food processing plants generate odors affecting nearby operations.
  • Winter fog in valley creates hazardous driving.
  • Rural roads to farms are often unpaved.

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.

Trucking in Nampa — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Nampa: Dry Van $2.58, Reefer $2.98, Flatbed $3.27. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Nampa is rated "fair." Popular stops include Flying J (I-84 Exit 36), Stinker Stores (I-84 Exit 35). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Nampa freight market include Amalgamated Sugar Company, Sorrento Lactalis, Idaho Power. Key industries driving freight demand are food processing, agriculture, manufacturing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Nampa include: Seasonal agricultural freight creates peak demand during harvest.; Food processing plants generate odors affecting nearby operations.; Winter fog in valley creates hazardous driving.. However, opportunities include elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk.

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