Long Beach, CA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Long Beach.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
West Coast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.65 |
| Reefer | $3.11 |
| Flatbed | $3.28 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-710 (Long Beach Freeway)I-405I-110 (Harbor Freeway)CA-91CA-1 (PCH)Ocean Blvd
Top Industries
Port operations & drayage
Container logistics
Oil refining
Aerospace
International trade
Major Distribution Centers
Port of Long Beach on-dock rail facilities
Total Transportation Services Inc (TTSI)
Amazon LGB3 (Eastvale, via drayage)
Yusen Logistics
Top Shippers
C
CMA CGMM
MSCH
HyundaiS
SamsungL
LG ElectronicsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-710 (Long Beach Freeway)
Truck Stops
76 Truck Stop (Wilmington, near port)
Pilot Travel Center (I-5 & CA-91 Compton)
TA Ontario (I-10 & I-15)
Challenges
- Extreme I-710 congestion (nation's busiest truck corridor), Clean Truck Program compliance costs, port appointment scheduling difficulties, chassis shortages during peak season, and California meal/rest break requirements complicating drayage operations.
- California regulations (CARB, AB5) add compliance costs for carriers
- Severe congestion in LA, San Francisco, and Seattle metro areas
- Mountain passes require chain equipment in winter months
Opportunities
- Port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand
- Produce freight runs nearly year-round from California's Central Valley
- Premium rates compensate for higher operating costs
- Tech sector growth fuels e-commerce distribution expansion
Seasonal Freight Patterns
California produce runs nearly year-round, with peak harvest June through October. Holiday retail surge is strong September through December. Wildfire season (July-October) can disrupt routes. Winter mountain pass closures affect I-80 and I-70 corridors.
Trucking in Long Beach — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Long Beach: Dry Van $2.65, Reefer $3.11, Flatbed $3.28. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Long Beach is rated "fair." Popular stops include 76 Truck Stop (Wilmington, near port), Pilot Travel Center (I-5 & CA-91 Compton), TA Ontario (I-10 & I-15). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Long Beach freight market include CMA CGM, MSC, Hyundai, Samsung, LG Electronics. Key industries driving freight demand are port operations & drayage, container logistics, oil refining.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Long Beach include: Extreme I-710 congestion (nation's busiest truck corridor), Clean Truck Program compliance costs, port appointment scheduling difficulties, chassis shortages during peak season, and California meal/rest break requirements complicating drayage operations.; California regulations (CARB, AB5) add compliance costs for carriers; Severe congestion in LA, San Francisco, and Seattle metro areas. However, opportunities include port-driven import freight creates consistent outbound load demand.