Ogden, UT
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Ogden.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Mountain West
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.62 |
| Reefer | $3.02 |
| Flatbed | $3.31 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-15I-84US-89
Top Industries
Defense & Aerospace
Manufacturing
Intermodal rail
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Walmart DC #6048 (Corinne)
Western Metals Recycling
Top Shippers
H
Hill Air Force BaseA
AutolivF
Fresenius KabiP
Parker HannifinNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-15
Truck Stops
Flying J #5022 (I-15 Exit 349 Willard)
Pilot Travel Center (I-84 Exit 87)
Challenges
- I-84 through Wasatch Mountains has steep grades and winter closures.
- Snow and ice on Weber Canyon route.
- Hill AFB shipments require security clearances and specific access protocols.
- Urban congestion on Washington Boulevard.
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 Ogden — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Ogden: Dry Van $2.62, Reefer $3.02, Flatbed $3.31. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Ogden is rated "fair." Popular stops include Flying J #5022 (I-15 Exit 349 Willard), Pilot Travel Center (I-84 Exit 87). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Ogden freight market include Hill Air Force Base, Autoliv, Fresenius Kabi, Parker Hannifin. Key industries driving freight demand are defense & aerospace, manufacturing, intermodal rail.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Ogden include: I-84 through Wasatch Mountains has steep grades and winter closures.; Snow and ice on Weber Canyon route.; Hill AFB shipments require security clearances and specific access protocols.. However, opportunities include elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk.