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Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Wichita.
2,014
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
2,014 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Wichita. 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.
894
Owner-operators (1 truck)
630
Small fleets (2-5)
211
Mid fleets (6-20)
93
Large fleets (20+)
44% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 270 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 | $2.43 |
| Reefer | $2.79 |
| Flatbed | $3.01 |
Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Wichita.