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Reefer Trucking in Camden, NJ

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for reefer owner-operators in Camden.

$3.22

Rate / Mile

$28,980

Est. Gross / Month

$18,837

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

Market Region

About Reefer Trucking

Refrigerated trailers transport temperature-sensitive freight including produce, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Reefer carriers earn premium rates due to equipment costs and strict cold chain compliance.

Reefer Market in the Northeast

Temperature-controlled freight in the Northeast revolves around the massive foodservice industry feeding cities from Boston to Washington DC. Hunts Point Market in the Bronx alone processes 4.5 billion pounds of produce annually. Seasonal demand spikes hard during holidays, and winter weather creates premium surge rates. Reefer carriers who can handle tight urban deliveries and maintain cold chain compliance earn top dollar in this corridor.

Top Reefer Lanes from Camden

1
Newark NJ → Portland ME
2
Philadelphia PA → Boston MA
3
Baltimore MD → Providence RI
4
Hunts Point NY → Hartford CT

Why Camden for Reefer

Key Industries

  • Food manufacturing
  • Port operations
  • Healthcare (Cooper University)
  • Nuclear technology
  • Waterfront redevelopment

Key Highways

I-676I-76US-130NJ-168US-30

Top Shippers

  • Campbell Soup Company
  • South Jersey Port Corporation
  • Subaru of America (nearby Cherry Hill)
  • Holtec International

Distribution Centers Near Camden

Campbell Soup DC Camden
Amazon ACY1 West Deptford (nearby)
Sysco Philadelphia DC

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Reefer Trucking in Camden — FAQ

The estimated reefer rate in Camden is $3.22 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 reefer owner-operator based in Camden can expect approximately $28,980 gross monthly revenue and around $18,837 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top reefer lanes from the Camden market include: Newark NJ → Portland ME, Philadelphia PA → Boston MA, Baltimore MD → Providence RI, Hunts Point NY → Hartford CT. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Camden is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including food manufacturing, port operations, healthcare (cooper university). Access to I-676, I-76, US-130 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for reefer freight in Camden include I-676, I-76, US-130, NJ-168, US-30. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.

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