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Derry, NH

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

133

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Northeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Derry

133 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Derry. 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.

57

Owner-operators (1 truck)

47

Small fleets (2-5)

14

Mid fleets (6-20)

4

Large fleets (20+)

43% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 21 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$2.78
Reefer$3.20
Flatbed$3.38

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-93NH-28NH-102NH-28 Bypass

Top Industries

Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Warehousing

Major Distribution Centers

Small distribution operations along NH-28

Top Shippers

P
Parkland Medical Center
L
Local manufacturing operations
R
Retail corridor businesses

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-93

Truck Stops

Irving (I-93 Exit 4)
Shell (NH-28)

Challenges

  • I-93 congestion during MA commuter rush hours.
  • NH-28 commercial corridor traffic.
  • Winter weather impacts November through March.
  • Limited truck-specific infrastructure.

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 Derry — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Derry: Dry Van $2.78, Reefer $3.20, Flatbed $3.38. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Derry is rated "fair." Popular stops include Irving (I-93 Exit 4), Shell (NH-28). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Derry freight market include Parkland Medical Center, Local manufacturing operations, Retail corridor businesses. Key industries driving freight demand are manufacturing, retail, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Derry include: I-93 congestion during MA commuter rush hours.; NH-28 commercial corridor traffic.; Winter weather impacts November through March.. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.

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