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Dry Van Trucking in Cambridge, MA

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for dry van owner-operators in Cambridge.

$2.86

Rate / Mile

$24,310

Est. Gross / Month

$15,802

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

Market Region

About Dry Van Trucking

Dry van is the most common trailer type in the US, hauling general freight, consumer goods, and packaged products. High availability means competitive rates, but consistent volume keeps utilization strong.

Dry Van Market in the Northeast

The Northeast dry van market benefits from high-density consumer demand along the I-95 corridor. Port-driven import freight from Newark and Baltimore keeps capacity tight, especially during peak retail seasons. Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and I-95 cut into margins, but shorter average haul distances mean more loads per week. Owner-operators who master the congestion patterns and delivery windows can consistently outperform national averages.

Top Dry Van Lanes from Cambridge

1
Newark NJ → Boston MA
2
Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT
3
Baltimore MD → New York NY
4
Harrisburg PA → Albany NY

Why Cambridge for Dry Van

Key Industries

  • Biotechnology/Pharma
  • Higher Education
  • Technology/Software
  • Healthcare

Key Highways

MA-2US-3Memorial Drive (no trucks)I-93 nearbyI-90 nearby

Top Shippers

  • Moderna
  • Pfizer
  • Novartis
  • Harvard University

Distribution Centers Near Cambridge

No major DCs in Cambridge — served from regional facilities

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Dry Van Trucking in Cambridge — FAQ

The estimated dry van rate in Cambridge is $2.86 per loaded mile. This reflects the Northeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a dry van owner-operator based in Cambridge can expect approximately $24,310 gross monthly revenue and around $15,802 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top dry van lanes from the Cambridge market include: Newark NJ → Boston MA, Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT, Baltimore MD → New York NY, Harrisburg PA → Albany NY. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Cambridge is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including biotechnology/pharma, higher education, technology/software. Access to MA-2, US-3, Memorial Drive (no trucks) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for dry van freight in Cambridge include MA-2, US-3, Memorial Drive (no trucks), I-93 nearby, I-90 nearby. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.

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