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Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Detroit.
#17
Freight Rank
3,956
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
3,956 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Detroit. 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.
2,279
Owner-operators (1 truck)
995
Small fleets (2-5)
206
Mid fleets (6-20)
81
Large fleets (20+)
58% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 308 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 | $2.30 |
| Reefer | $2.60 |
| Flatbed | $3.05 |
Automotive production runs heaviest January through June with summer retooling shutdowns in July. Auto show season (January) creates event freight. Winter weather slows everything November through March. Cross-border trade is steady year-round.
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Detroit.