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Albany, GA

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Albany.

793

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Albany

793 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Albany. 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.

418

Owner-operators (1 truck)

213

Small fleets (2-5)

37

Mid fleets (6-20)

22

Large fleets (20+)

53% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 93 are registered to haul hazardous materials.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.32
Reefer$2.76
Flatbed$2.87

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-5US-20OR-99EOR-34

Top Industries

Metals manufacturing
Agriculture
Food processing
Distribution

Major Distribution Centers

Target distribution center
Albany Commerce Park

Top Shippers

A
ATI (Allegheny Technologies)
O
Oregon Freeze Dry
T
Target Distribution
P
Pacific Cast Technologies

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-5

Truck Stops

TA Travel Center (I-5 Exit 233)
Pacific Pride (Pacific Blvd)

Challenges

  • Heavy metals plant traffic on local roads.
  • Oregon weight-mile tax applies.
  • Seasonal agricultural traffic creates congestion on US-20 during harvest.

Opportunities

  • Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
  • Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
  • Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
  • Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.

Trucking in Albany — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Albany: Dry Van $2.32, Reefer $2.76, Flatbed $2.87. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Albany is rated "fair." Popular stops include TA Travel Center (I-5 Exit 233), Pacific Pride (Pacific Blvd). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Albany freight market include ATI (Allegheny Technologies), Oregon Freeze Dry, Target Distribution, Pacific Cast Technologies. Key industries driving freight demand are metals manufacturing, agriculture, food processing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Albany include: Heavy metals plant traffic on local roads.; Oregon weight-mile tax applies.; Seasonal agricultural traffic creates congestion on US-20 during harvest.. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.

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