Roswell, GA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Roswell.
502
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Who Operates Out of Roswell
502 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Roswell. 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.
271
Owner-operators (1 truck)
128
Small fleets (2-5)
26
Mid fleets (6-20)
12
Large fleets (20+)
54% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 35 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 | $2.37 |
| Reefer | $2.80 |
| Flatbed | $2.92 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- Long distances between services on two-lane highways.
- High winds cause blowing sand and dust.
- Heavy oilfield truck traffic on narrow rural roads.
- Limited truck parking and repair 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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