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Renton, WA

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

696

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

West Coast

Region

Who Operates Out of Renton

696 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Renton. 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.

397

Owner-operators (1 truck)

167

Small fleets (2-5)

46

Mid fleets (6-20)

17

Large fleets (20+)

57% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 31 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$2.65
Reefer$3.11
Flatbed$3.29

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-405SR-167SR-169SR-900

Top Industries

Aerospace manufacturing
Truck manufacturing
Technology
Healthcare

Major Distribution Centers

IKEA Renton distribution
Amazon delivery station

Top Shippers

B
Boeing
P
PACCAR/Kenworth
A
Amazon
P
Providence Health

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-405

Truck Stops

Pacific Pride (Rainier Ave S)
76 Station (Grady Way)

Challenges

  • I-405/SR-167 interchange congestion severely impacts freight movement.
  • Boeing oversized loads require escorts and road closures.
  • Limited truck parking in the city.

Opportunities

  • Port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand
  • Produce freight runs nearly year-round from California's Central Valley
  • Premium rates compensate for higher operating costs
  • Tech sector growth fuels e-commerce distribution expansion

Seasonal Freight Patterns

California produce runs nearly year-round, with peak harvest June through October. Holiday retail surge is strong September through December. Wildfire season (July-October) can disrupt routes. Winter mountain pass closures affect I-80 and I-70 corridors.

Trucking in Renton — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Renton: Dry Van $2.65, Reefer $3.11, Flatbed $3.29. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Renton is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pacific Pride (Rainier Ave S), 76 Station (Grady Way). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Renton freight market include Boeing, PACCAR/Kenworth, Amazon, Providence Health. Key industries driving freight demand are aerospace manufacturing, truck manufacturing, technology.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Renton include: I-405/SR-167 interchange congestion severely impacts freight movement.; Boeing oversized loads require escorts and road closures.; Limited truck parking in the city.. However, opportunities include port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand.

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