Brick, NJ
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Brick.
295
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
Who Operates Out of Brick
295 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Brick. 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.
134
Owner-operators (1 truck)
114
Small fleets (2-5)
20
Mid fleets (6-20)
1
Large fleets (20+)
45% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 26 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 Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.82 |
| Reefer | $3.23 |
| Flatbed | $3.42 |
Rates by Equipment Type
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Challenges
- Garden State Parkway truck ban forcing use of Route 9 and Route 70, summer traffic tripling transit times to Shore communities, bridge weight limits to barrier islands, and flood zone delivery risks during storms.
- Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins
- Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays
- Strict urban delivery windows and limited truck access zones
Opportunities
- Highest population density in the US creates constant consumer freight demand
- Port-driven import freight from major East Coast ports
- Short-haul distances allow multiple loads per day
- Premium rates for carriers who can navigate tight urban deliveries
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Produce season runs May through October. Holiday retail surge peaks September through December. Winter nor'easters (December-March) cause significant delays and rate spikes. Spring construction season brings flatbed demand from April onward.
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