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Fredericksburg, VA

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

614

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Fredericksburg

614 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Fredericksburg. 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.

337

Owner-operators (1 truck)

167

Small fleets (2-5)

41

Mid fleets (6-20)

12

Large fleets (20+)

55% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 97 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$2.40
Reefer$2.84
Flatbed$2.95

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-95US-17US-1SR-3SR-2 (Blue & Gray Parkway)

Top Industries

Distribution and logistics
Military support
Healthcare
Tourism

Major Distribution Centers

Amazon RIC3 (nearby Spotsylvania)
FedEx Ground hub
Central Park logistics campus

Top Shippers

A
Amazon
F
FedEx
G
Geico (regional center)
U
US Marines (Quantico nearby)

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-95

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-95 Exit 133)
Love's #594 (I-95 Exit 118 Thornburg)

Challenges

  • I-95 through Fredericksburg is one of the most congested sections in Virginia.
  • Commuter traffic to DC creates severe morning and evening delays.
  • Historic district truck restrictions in downtown.

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 Fredericksburg — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Fredericksburg: Dry Van $2.40, Reefer $2.84, Flatbed $2.95. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Fredericksburg is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-95 Exit 133), Love's #594 (I-95 Exit 118 Thornburg). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Fredericksburg freight market include Amazon, FedEx, Geico (regional center), US Marines (Quantico nearby). Key industries driving freight demand are distribution and logistics, military support, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Fredericksburg include: I-95 through Fredericksburg is one of the most congested sections in Virginia.; Commuter traffic to DC creates severe morning and evening delays.; Historic district truck restrictions in downtown.. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.

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