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Johns Creek, GA

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

89

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Johns Creek

89 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Johns Creek. 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.

47

Owner-operators (1 truck)

22

Small fleets (2-5)

5

Mid fleets (6-20)

2

Large fleets (20+)

53% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 6 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$2.35
Reefer$2.79
Flatbed$2.90

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

SR-141 (Medlock Bridge Road)McGinnis Ferry RoadJones Bridge RoadAbbotts Bridge RoadGA-400 (nearby)

Top Industries

Healthcare
Technology
Financial services
Retail
Professional services

Major Distribution Centers

Amazon DAT5 (Suwanee, nearby)
Kroger Distribution (Peachtree Corners)
Costco Business Center (Perimeter)

Top Shippers

E
Emory Healthcare
S
State Farm regional office
P
Publix
K
Kroger

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via SR-141 (Medlock Bridge Road)

Truck Stops

QT truck lane (GA-400 & Old Milton Pkwy)
Shell truck diesel (McGinnis Ferry & GA-400)
RaceTrac (SR-141 & Jones Bridge)

Challenges

  • No direct interstate access requiring navigation through suburban streets, strict residential noise and truck ordinances, narrow roads in newer subdivisions not designed for commercial vehicles, and limited commercial unloading zones.
  • 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 Johns Creek — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Johns Creek: Dry Van $2.35, Reefer $2.79, Flatbed $2.90. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Johns Creek is rated "fair." Popular stops include QT truck lane (GA-400 & Old Milton Pkwy), Shell truck diesel (McGinnis Ferry & GA-400), RaceTrac (SR-141 & Jones Bridge). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Johns Creek freight market include Emory Healthcare, State Farm regional office, Publix, Kroger. Key industries driving freight demand are healthcare, technology, financial services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Johns Creek include: No direct interstate access requiring navigation through suburban streets, strict residential noise and truck ordinances, narrow roads in newer subdivisions not designed for commercial vehicles, and limited commercial unloading zones.; 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.

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