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Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Austin.
3,771
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
3,771 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Austin. 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.
2,280
Owner-operators (1 truck)
788
Small fleets (2-5)
196
Mid fleets (6-20)
80
Large fleets (20+)
60% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 187 are registered to haul hazardous materials.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.53 |
| Reefer | $2.94 |
| Flatbed | $3.20 |
Cross-border produce peaks January through April. Oil and gas freight follows rig counts year-round. Holiday retail surge runs September through December. Summer heat (June-August) requires attention to tire and equipment maintenance.
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Austin.