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Taylorsville, UT

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

224

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Mountain West

Region

Who Operates Out of Taylorsville

224 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Taylorsville. 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.

134

Owner-operators (1 truck)

67

Small fleets (2-5)

10

Mid fleets (6-20)

1

Large fleets (20+)

60% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 18 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$2.53
Reefer$2.93
Flatbed$3.22

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-215SR-171 (4700 South)SR-68 (Redwood Road)

Top Industries

Light manufacturing
Distribution
Retail
Construction

Major Distribution Centers

Post Consumer Brands DC
Various small distribution facilities

Top Shippers

I
Intermountain Healthcare
U
Unified Fire Authority

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-215

Truck Stops

Sapp Bros. (I-80 Exit 102 Lake Point)
Maverik (4700 South)

Challenges

  • Urban congestion on arterial roads during peak hours.
  • Residential areas restrict truck routing.
  • Anti-idling ordinances enforced.
  • Limited dedicated truck parking requiring use of industrial lots.

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 Taylorsville — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Taylorsville: Dry Van $2.53, Reefer $2.93, Flatbed $3.22. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Taylorsville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Sapp Bros. (I-80 Exit 102 Lake Point), Maverik (4700 South). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Taylorsville freight market include Intermountain Healthcare, Unified Fire Authority. Key industries driving freight demand are light manufacturing, distribution, retail.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Taylorsville include: Urban congestion on arterial roads during peak hours.; Residential areas restrict truck routing.; Anti-idling ordinances enforced.. However, opportunities include elevated rates compensate for longer distances and deadhead risk.

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