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Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Laredo.
#12
Freight Rank
5,406
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
5,406 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Laredo. 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.
2,106
Owner-operators (1 truck)
1,211
Small fleets (2-5)
453
Mid fleets (6-20)
219
Large fleets (20+)
39% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 164 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 | $2.50 |
| Reefer | $2.90 |
| Flatbed | $3.20 |
Cross-border freight is strong year-round with peaks in Q4 for holiday goods. Produce from Mexico (avocados, tomatoes, peppers) peaks November through April. Auto parts shipments follow OEM production schedules. Slight slowdowns around Mexican holidays (Semana Santa, Christmas).
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Laredo.