Jacksonville, NC
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Jacksonville.
Regional hub
Population
Good
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.33 |
| Reefer | $2.77 |
| Flatbed | $2.88 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-95I-10I-295 (outer beltway)US-1US-17SR-9A
Top Industries
Port logistics & auto import
Financial services (banking)
Healthcare
Defense (Naval Station Mayport)
Paper & packaging
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon JAX2 (Jacksonville)
CSX Intermodal Terminal
Southeastern Grocers HQ & DC (Jacksonville)
Walmart DC #6099 (Brooksville, regional)
Top Shippers
B
Bank of America (Charlotte)A
Amazon CLT2-CLT6W
Walmart DCsS
Smithfield FoodsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-95
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-95 Exit 380 Yulee)
Love's #556 (I-10 Exit 343 Baldwin)
Flying J (I-95 & I-295 junction)
Buc-ee's (I-95 Exit 323 St. Augustine)
Challenges
- JAXPORT Blount Island auto terminal generates heavy car-hauler traffic.
- I-95/I-10 interchange is a congestion hotspot.
- Johns River bridges have height restrictions and drawbridge delays.
- Hurricane evacuation can close I-95 and I-10 simultaneously.
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 Jacksonville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Jacksonville: Dry Van $2.33, Reefer $2.77, Flatbed $2.88. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Jacksonville is rated "good." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-95 Exit 380 Yulee), Love's #556 (I-10 Exit 343 Baldwin), Flying J (I-95 & I-295 junction). Parking availability is generally reliable, but popular stops still fill up on busy nights.
Top shippers operating in the Jacksonville freight market include Bank of America (Charlotte), Amazon CLT2-CLT6, Walmart DCs, Smithfield Foods. Key industries driving freight demand are port logistics & auto import, financial services (banking), healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Jacksonville include: JAXPORT Blount Island auto terminal generates heavy car-hauler traffic.; I-95/I-10 interchange is a congestion hotspot.; Johns River bridges have height restrictions and drawbridge delays.. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.