Salt Lake City to Ogden Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Salt Lake City, UT to Ogden, UT (40 miles). Connects Salt Lake City to Hill Air Force Base's defense/aerospace freight base.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Salt Lake City to Ogden?
Salt Lake City to Ogden is a 40-mile lane paying about $112 - $132 per load, near $2.80 - $3.30 a mile, among the highest per-mile rates on this list for a short-haul lane. Freight is mostly aerospace components, defense equipment and consumer goods.
- Distance
- 40 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $112 - $132
- Rate per mile
- $2.80 - $3.30
- Transit time
- Same day / 40 min
- Deadhead risk
- 10-15%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for a short, high-rate-per-mile lane. See our dispatch fee structure.
Salt Lake City to Ogden
Salt Lake City to Ogden is a short, 40-mile run north on I-15, about 40 minutes of driving, staying entirely within the Wasatch Front. Much of this lane's freight ties to Hill Air Force Base, Utah's largest employer at any single site with nearly 27,000 personnel and a $12.76 billion annual economic impact statewide. Hill's Ogden Air Logistics Complex is in the middle of a $2.3 billion, five-year modernization of F-35 and F-22 sustainment work, and Ogden is also the historic meeting point of the transcontinental railroad, still home to one of the largest Union Pacific rail hubs in the western US.
Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Destination
Ogden, UT
Distance
40 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 40 min
Average Rate
$112 - $132
Rate per Mile
$2.80 - $3.30
40-mile lane, about 40 minutes on I-15
Hill Air Force Base is Utah's largest single-site employer, with a $12.76 billion annual economic impact
Ogden is a historic Union Pacific rail hub, home to the meeting of the transcontinental railroad
Salt Lake City to Ogden: route facts a driver should know
Hill Air Force Base is Utah's largest single-site employer
Hill Air Force Base, adjacent to Ogden, is Utah's largest single-site employer, with roughly 14,787 federal civilian employees plus thousands of active-duty and reservist personnel, generating billions in annual economic impact.
Source: Hill Air Force Base, official economic impact coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Logistics contributes over $78 billion a year to Utah's economy
Logistics-reliant industries contribute more than $78 billion annually to Utah's economy, over a third of state GDP. From Salt Lake City, freight can reach about 80 million consumers within an 18-hour drive.
Source: Cooperative Logistics Network, Salt Lake City logistics hub coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Salt Lake City to Ogden?
About $39.52 this week. The lane is 40 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 6 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.42 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 40 mi
- Diesel needed
- 6 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $39.52
Common Freight Types
Aerospace components, defense equipment and consumer goods fill the trailers on this short Wasatch Front run.
- Aerospace Components
- Defense Equipment
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Salt Lake City to Ogden lane difficult?
Defense and aerospace freight can come with strict security or handling requirements
Defense and aerospace freight can come with strict security or handling requirements.
A very short lane keeps total per-load pay modest despite the higher rate per mile
A very short lane keeps total per-load pay modest despite the higher rate per mile.
I-15 through the Wasatch Front can see heavy commuter traffic
I-15 through the Wasatch Front can see heavy commuter traffic.
What freight moves on the Salt Lake City to Ogden lane?
What travels between Salt Lake City and Ogden, and why the rate per mile runs high.
Primary Commodities
- •Aerospace Components
- •Defense Equipment
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Aerospace components (Hill AFB)
- •Defense equipment
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Aerospace components (steady)
- •Defense equipment (steady)
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
When is the Salt Lake City to Ogden lane busiest?
Steady defense-sector freight keeps this lane consistent through the year.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
Little seasonal dip; steady defense and aerospace freight keeps this short lane consistent year-round.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
A modest rise in consumer goods around the holidays, on top of a steady defense-freight base.
Produce Season?
Not a factor on this lane.
- •Steady defense/aerospace freight year-round
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •F-35/F-22 modernization program activity
Hurricane Risk?
None. This is a short inland Wasatch Front route with no notable weather risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Salt Lake City to Ogden lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special handling.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this short, fast-turning lane.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical aerospace or defense equipment freight tends to pay a premium per mile.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight window during Wasatch Front commuter rush hour.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Salt Lake City to Ogden
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At 40 miles, this is a short, quick run.
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Defense-contract freight is worth asking about given Hill AFB's massive local footprint as Utah's largest single-site employer.
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This short lane pairs well with several trips a day.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Salt Lake City to Ogden lane?
A short lane like this often pairs well with a same-day return load.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Ogden, UT
- •Regional distribution hubs near Ogden
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 10-15%
Hill AFB's steady defense-sector freight keeps backhaul options realistic for a lane this short.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •The dense Wasatch Front corridor creates enough two-way manufacturing and distribution freight that empty backhauls are uncommon.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Ogden's Hill AFB base gives you real backhaul options.
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Salt Lake City's $78 billion logistics economy keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough to plan several trips a day.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Salt Lake City to Ogden lane?
Three notes before this short Wasatch Front run.
Confirm any special handling or security requirements before hauling Hill AFB-linked freight.
This short lane pairs well with other same-day freight; line up a second load before you go.
Avoid I-15 through the Wasatch Front during weekday commuter rush hour if you can.
Hill AFB is Utah's single largest employer. Worth building a relationship with defense contractors on this end.
Salt Lake City to Ogden Lane FAQs
Answers on driving time, Hill Air Force Base, and Ogden's rail history.
The lane data shows about $112 - $132 per load, or $2.80 - $3.30 a mile, across 40 miles, a high rate per mile typical of a short-haul lane.
Hill Air Force Base is Utah's largest single-site employer, with nearly 27,000 personnel and a $12.76 billion annual economic impact, and its Ogden Air Logistics Complex is running a $2.3 billion, five-year F-35 and F-22 modernization program.
Yes, historically the meeting point of the transcontinental railroad, and still home to one of the largest Union Pacific rail hubs in the western US.
About 40 minutes for the 40 miles on I-15, an easy same-day run.
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Local resources
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