Pembroke Pines, FL
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Pembroke Pines.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.32 |
| Reefer | $2.76 |
| Flatbed | $2.87 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-75US-27Pines BoulevardSheridan StreetI-595 (nearby)
Top Industries
Retail distribution
Healthcare
Education
Construction
E-commerce fulfillment
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon MIA7 (Pembroke Pines)
Target Distribution (Miramar)
Aldi regional distribution
Top Shippers
P
PublixA
AmazonF
FedExU
UPST
TargetNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-75
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-75 & Pines Blvd)
Chevron truck fueling (US-27 & Pines)
Shell truck lane (I-75 & Sheridan)
Challenges
- Heavy residential traffic on Pines Boulevard limiting truck maneuverability, toll costs on Alligator Alley adding to cross-state expenses, and limited overnight truck parking in the suburban corridor.
- 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 Pembroke Pines — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Pembroke Pines: Dry Van $2.32, Reefer $2.76, Flatbed $2.87. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Pembroke Pines is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-75 & Pines Blvd), Chevron truck fueling (US-27 & Pines), Shell truck lane (I-75 & Sheridan). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Pembroke Pines freight market include Publix, Amazon, FedEx, UPS, Target. Key industries driving freight demand are retail distribution, healthcare, education.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Pembroke Pines include: Heavy residential traffic on Pines Boulevard limiting truck maneuverability, toll costs on Alligator Alley adding to cross-state expenses, and limited overnight truck parking in the suburban corridor.; 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.