Cherry Hill, NJ
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Cherry Hill.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.85 |
| Reefer | $3.27 |
| Flatbed | $3.45 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-295NJ-70NJ-38NJ-41I-76 (nearby)
Top Industries
Retail and commercial services
Healthcare (Virtua)
Financial services
Automotive HQ
Professional services
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon ACY1 West Deptford (nearby)
FedEx Ground Bellmawr
Peapod DC (nearby)
Top Shippers
S
Subaru of AmericaT
TD BankV
Virtua HealthA
AmazonV
Various retail chainsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-295
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center Bellmawr (I-295)
TA Express Swedesboro (I-295 south)
Challenges
- I-295/NJ-70 interchange congestion, Route 38 and Route 70 traffic light delays, residential neighborhoods adjacent to commercial corridors limiting truck access, and limited truck parking near retail delivery locations.
- 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 Cherry Hill — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Cherry Hill: Dry Van $2.85, Reefer $3.27, Flatbed $3.45. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Cherry Hill is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center Bellmawr (I-295), TA Express Swedesboro (I-295 south). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Cherry Hill freight market include Subaru of America, TD Bank, Virtua Health, Amazon, Various retail chains. Key industries driving freight demand are retail and commercial services, healthcare (virtua), financial services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Cherry Hill include: I-295/NJ-70 interchange congestion, Route 38 and Route 70 traffic light delays, residential neighborhoods adjacent to commercial corridors limiting truck access, and limited truck parking near retail delivery locations.; 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.