Ogden, UT
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Ogden.
1,055
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Mountain West
Region
Who Operates Out of Ogden
1,055 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Ogden. 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.
514
Owner-operators (1 truck)
359
Small fleets (2-5)
103
Mid fleets (6-20)
24
Large fleets (20+)
49% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 100 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 | $2.62 |
| Reefer | $3.02 |
| Flatbed | $3.31 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
Top Industries
Major Distribution Centers
Top Shippers
Nearby Ports
Truck Stops
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
Nearby Freight Hubs
Other Cities in Utah
Running freight in Ogden? Get dispatched.
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Ogden.