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Lynn, MA

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

891

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Northeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Lynn

891 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Lynn. 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.

492

Owner-operators (1 truck)

321

Small fleets (2-5)

38

Mid fleets (6-20)

7

Large fleets (20+)

55% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 50 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$2.81
Reefer$3.22
Flatbed$3.41

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

US-1MA-129MA-107MA-1AI-95 nearby

Top Industries

Aerospace/Aviation Manufacturing
Healthcare
Marine/Industrial
Retail

Major Distribution Centers

GE Aviation parts depot
Regional food distribution (nearby)

Top Shippers

G
GE Aviation
N
North Shore Medical Center
E
Eastern Salt Company

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via US-1

Truck Stops

Shell (US-1 Lynnway)
Truck-accessible gas stations on Route 1

Challenges

  • No direct interstate access, narrow industrial-era streets, limited truck parking, and GE Aviation security protocols for deliveries.
  • Coastal flooding can affect the Lynnway corridor.
  • Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins
  • Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays

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 Lynn — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Lynn: Dry Van $2.81, Reefer $3.22, Flatbed $3.41. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Lynn is rated "fair." Popular stops include Shell (US-1 Lynnway), Truck-accessible gas stations on Route 1. Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Lynn freight market include GE Aviation, North Shore Medical Center, Eastern Salt Company. Key industries driving freight demand are aerospace/aviation manufacturing, healthcare, marine/industrial.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Lynn include: No direct interstate access, narrow industrial-era streets, limited truck parking, and GE Aviation security protocols for deliveries.; Coastal flooding can affect the Lynnway corridor.; Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.

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