Camden, NJ
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Camden.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.81 |
| Reefer | $3.22 |
| Flatbed | $3.40 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-676I-76US-130NJ-168US-30
Top Industries
Food manufacturing
Port operations
Healthcare (Cooper University)
Nuclear technology
Waterfront redevelopment
Major Distribution Centers
Campbell Soup DC Camden
Amazon ACY1 West Deptford (nearby)
Sysco Philadelphia DC
Top Shippers
C
Campbell Soup CompanyS
South Jersey Port CorporationS
Subaru of America (nearby Cherry Hill)H
Holtec InternationalNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-676
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center Bellmawr (I-295)
TA Express Swedesboro (I-295)
Challenges
- Ben Franklin Bridge tolls and congestion, narrow Camden city streets with poor pavement, security concerns in certain areas (travel in pairs recommended), port scheduling requiring advance appointments, and limited truck services within the city.
- 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.
Trucking in Camden — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Camden: Dry Van $2.81, Reefer $3.22, Flatbed $3.40. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Camden is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center Bellmawr (I-295), TA Express Swedesboro (I-295). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Camden freight market include Campbell Soup Company, South Jersey Port Corporation, Subaru of America (nearby Cherry Hill), Holtec International. Key industries driving freight demand are food manufacturing, port operations, healthcare (cooper university).
The biggest challenges for truckers in Camden include: Ben Franklin Bridge tolls and congestion, narrow Camden city streets with poor pavement, security concerns in certain areas (travel in pairs recommended), port scheduling requiring advance appointments, and limited truck services within the city.; Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins; Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.