Albany, OR
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Albany.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
West Coast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.75 |
| Reefer | $3.21 |
| Flatbed | $3.38 |
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 DryT
Target DistributionP
Pacific Cast TechnologiesNearby 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
- Port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand
- Produce freight runs nearly year-round from California's Central Valley
- Premium rates compensate for higher operating costs
- Tech sector growth fuels e-commerce distribution expansion
Seasonal Freight Patterns
California produce runs nearly year-round, with peak harvest June through October. Holiday retail surge is strong September through December. Wildfire season (July-October) can disrupt routes. Winter mountain pass closures affect I-80 and I-70 corridors.
Trucking in Albany — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Albany: Dry Van $2.75, Reefer $3.21, Flatbed $3.38. 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 port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand.