Sioux Falls, SD
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Sioux Falls.
894
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Who Operates Out of Sioux Falls
894 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Sioux Falls. 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.
351
Owner-operators (1 truck)
243
Small fleets (2-5)
112
Mid fleets (6-20)
67
Large fleets (20+)
39% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 120 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 | $2.46 |
| Reefer | $2.83 |
| Flatbed | $3.04 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- Winter blizzards can close I-90 for the entire 350-mile crossing to Rapid City.
- I-29 experiences whiteout conditions from ground blizzards on the open prairie.
- Spring flooding along the Big Sioux River affects industrial areas.
- Smithfield plant generates heavy livestock truck traffic on approach roads.
Opportunities
- Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
- Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
- Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
- Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.
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