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Merrimack, NH

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

90

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Northeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Merrimack

90 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Merrimack. 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.

38

Owner-operators (1 truck)

29

Small fleets (2-5)

13

Mid fleets (6-20)

2

Large fleets (20+)

42% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 15 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$2.78
Reefer$3.19
Flatbed$3.37

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

US-3 (Everett Turnpike)NH-101AContinental BoulevardNH-3

Top Industries

Beverage Manufacturing
Financial Services
Technology
Distribution

Major Distribution Centers

Anheuser-Busch distribution center
PC Connection warehouse (nearby Marlow)

Top Shippers

A
Anheuser-Busch
F
Fidelity Investments
P
PC Connection (nearby)

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via US-3 (Everett Turnpike)

Truck Stops

Irving (Everett Turnpike Exit 11)
Shell (Continental Boulevard)

Challenges

  • Everett Turnpike tolls add costs.
  • Brewery truck traffic is concentrated during shift changes.
  • Winter weather significantly impacts the Turnpike.
  • Limited alternative routes if Turnpike is closed.

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 Merrimack — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Merrimack: Dry Van $2.78, Reefer $3.19, Flatbed $3.37. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Merrimack is rated "fair." Popular stops include Irving (Everett Turnpike Exit 11), Shell (Continental Boulevard). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Merrimack freight market include Anheuser-Busch, Fidelity Investments, PC Connection (nearby). Key industries driving freight demand are beverage manufacturing, financial services, technology.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Merrimack include: Everett Turnpike tolls add costs.; Brewery truck traffic is concentrated during shift changes.; Winter weather significantly impacts the Turnpike.. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.

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