Daytona Beach, FL
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Daytona Beach.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.37 |
| Reefer | $2.80 |
| Flatbed | $2.91 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-95I-4US-92 (International Speedway Blvd)US-1SR-400 (Beville Road)
Top Industries
Motorsports & events
Tourism & hospitality
Aerospace education
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon DAB delivery station
Sysco Central Florida (serves Daytona)
NASCAR logistics center
Top Shippers
N
NASCARI
International Speedway CorporationE
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityB
Brown & Brown InsuranceNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-95
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-95 Exit 268)
Love's #476 (I-4 & SR-472, Deltona)
TA Express (I-95 Exit 256, Port Orange)
Challenges
- Massive traffic surges during Daytona 500 and Bike Week events, beach traffic congestion on US-92 during tourist season, limited I-4 westbound capacity through Deltona, and hurricane exposure on the coastal corridor.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Daytona Beach — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Daytona Beach: Dry Van $2.37, Reefer $2.80, Flatbed $2.91. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Daytona Beach is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-95 Exit 268), Love's #476 (I-4 & SR-472, Deltona), TA Express (I-95 Exit 256, Port Orange). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Daytona Beach freight market include NASCAR, International Speedway Corporation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Brown & Brown Insurance. Key industries driving freight demand are motorsports & events, tourism & hospitality, aerospace education.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Daytona Beach include: Massive traffic surges during Daytona 500 and Bike Week events, beach traffic congestion on US-92 during tourist season, limited I-4 westbound capacity through Deltona, and hurricane exposure on the coastal corridor.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.