Power Only Trucking in Aurora, CO

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for power only owner-operators in Aurora.

$1.85

Rate / Mile

$18,500

Est. Gross / Month

$12,025

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

Market Region

About Power Only Trucking

Power-only trucking provides the tractor to pull pre-loaded trailers — no trailer ownership needed. Popular for intermodal drayage, trailer pools, and carriers wanting lower equipment costs.

Power Only Market in the Mountain West

Mountain West dry van operations face unique challenges from long distances between freight hubs and high deadhead percentages. Denver and Salt Lake City are the primary load origins, with Phoenix adding significant volume in the south. Carriers who can secure round-trip freight between these hubs perform well, but one-way loads into rural areas often require repositioning. The I-70 and I-80 corridors are critical arteries.

Top Power Only Lanes from Aurora

Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT

Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM

Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT

Las Vegas NV → Denver CO

Why Aurora for Power Only

Key Industries

Air cargo logistics
Military
Healthcare
E-commerce fulfillment

Key Highways

I-225I-70E-470US-40 (Colfax Ave)US-83 (Parker Road)

Top Shippers

Amazon
FedEx
UPS
Buckley Space Force Base

Distribution Centers Near Aurora

Amazon DEN2 and DEN3

FedEx Ground hub

UPS distribution center

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Power Only Trucking in Aurora — FAQ

The estimated power only rate in Aurora is $1.85 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a power only owner-operator based in Aurora can expect approximately $18,500 gross monthly revenue and around $12,025 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top power only lanes from the Aurora market include: Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT, Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM, Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT, Las Vegas NV → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.

Aurora is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including air cargo logistics, military, healthcare. Access to I-225, I-70, E-470 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for power only freight in Aurora include I-225, I-70, E-470, US-40 (Colfax Ave), US-83 (Parker Road). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.