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Concord, NH

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Concord.

91

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Northeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Concord

91 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Concord. 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.

26

Owner-operators (1 truck)

29

Small fleets (2-5)

18

Mid fleets (6-20)

10

Large fleets (20+)

29% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 23 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 TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.88
Reefer$3.29
Flatbed$3.47

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-93I-89I-393US-3US-4NH-9

Top Industries

State Government
Healthcare
Insurance/Finance
Retail Distribution

Major Distribution Centers

NHSP/State distribution warehouse
Hannaford supermarket DC (nearby)

Top Shippers

S
State of New Hampshire
C
Concord Hospital
U
Unitil Energy
N
New Hampshire Electric Co-op

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-93

Truck Stops

Irving (I-93 at Exit 15W)
Shell (US-3 at Loudon Road)

Challenges

  • I-93/I-89 merge creates congestion.
  • Winter weather is severe with significant snowfall.
  • Northern NH deliveries via I-93 involve mountain grades.
  • Limited truck services north of Concord.

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 Concord — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Concord: Dry Van $2.88, Reefer $3.29, Flatbed $3.47. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Concord is rated "fair." Popular stops include Irving (I-93 at Exit 15W), Shell (US-3 at Loudon Road). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Concord freight market include State of New Hampshire, Concord Hospital, Unitil Energy, New Hampshire Electric Co-op. Key industries driving freight demand are state government, healthcare, insurance/finance.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Concord include: I-93/I-89 merge creates congestion.; Winter weather is severe with significant snowfall.; Northern NH deliveries via I-93 involve mountain grades.. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.

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