Trucking in Utah
Owner-operator guide for Utah (UT) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Salt Lake City state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
7/10
Fuel Tax
31.9 c/gal
Parking
moderateAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.45 |
| Reefer | $2.80 |
| Flatbed | $3.10 |
Key Highways
I-15I-80I-84I-70I-215
These corridors connect Utah's major freight cities: Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Logan. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Technology
2Mining
3Tourism
4Agriculture
5Aerospace
6E-commerce
Top Shippers
Amazon SLC1-SLC3
Rio Tinto (copper)
eBay/Overstock
Walmart DC
Hill AFB
Trucking Regulations
- I-80 through SLC only practical east-west route
- I-70 eastern Utah — 110 miles NO services
- Tech corridor drives e-commerce freight
- SLC elevation 4200ft — trucks lose power
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No toll roads
Winter Conditions
Mountain snow heavy; I-80 chains required; I-70 remote and dangerous
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Utah
In Utah, dry van rates average $2.45/mile, reefer rates average $2.80/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.10/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Utah scores 7/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has moderate freight volume with moderate truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Technology, Mining, Tourism.
Key trucking regulations in Utah include: I-80 through SLC only practical east-west route. I-70 eastern Utah — 110 miles NO services. Tech corridor drives e-commerce freight. SLC elevation 4200ft — trucks lose power. The state fuel tax rate is 31.9 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Utah are I-15, I-80, I-84, I-70, I-215. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Logan. No toll roads.