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Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Phoenix.
#16
Freight Rank
7,520
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
7,520 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Phoenix. 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.
3,857
Owner-operators (1 truck)
1,920
Small fleets (2-5)
622
Mid fleets (6-20)
325
Large fleets (20+)
51% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 532 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 | $2.70 |
| Flatbed | $3.00 |
Construction runs year-round due to mild winters — flatbed demand is consistent. Produce from Nogales, Mexico peaks November through March. Semiconductor freight is steady year-round. Extreme summer heat (June-September) slows some operations and reduces driver availability.
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Phoenix.