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South Jordan, UT

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

343

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Mountain West

Region

Who Operates Out of South Jordan

343 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in South Jordan. 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.

182

Owner-operators (1 truck)

105

Small fleets (2-5)

26

Mid fleets (6-20)

4

Large fleets (20+)

53% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 21 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$2.59
Reefer$2.98
Flatbed$3.27

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-15 (nearby)SR-154 (Bangerter Hwy)SR-85 (Mountain View Corridor)

Top Industries

Technology
Healthcare
Retail
Construction

Major Distribution Centers

Amazon SLC delivery station
FedEx Ship Center

Top Shippers

P
Pluralsight
M
MX Technologies
I
Intermountain Healthcare

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-15 (nearby)

Truck Stops

Love's #571 (I-15 Exit 291 Draper)
Maverik (10600 South)

Challenges

  • Rapid development creates constant road construction.
  • Residential growth encroaching on commercial delivery zones.
  • I-15 Draper interchange congestion.
  • Limited industrial zoning for truck operations.

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 South Jordan — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of South Jordan: Dry Van $2.59, Reefer $2.98, Flatbed $3.27. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in South Jordan is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #571 (I-15 Exit 291 Draper), Maverik (10600 South). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the South Jordan freight market include Pluralsight, MX Technologies, Intermountain Healthcare. Key industries driving freight demand are technology, healthcare, retail.
The biggest challenges for truckers in South Jordan include: Rapid development creates constant road construction.; Residential growth encroaching on commercial delivery zones.; I-15 Draper interchange congestion.. However, opportunities include elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk.

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