Suffolk, VA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Suffolk.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.41 |
| Reefer | $2.85 |
| Flatbed | $2.96 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-664US-58US-460US-13Route 10
Top Industries
Distribution and logistics
Agriculture
Food processing
Military support
Major Distribution Centers
QVC distribution center
Target distribution center
Walmart DC
Top Shippers
Q
QVCT
TargetP
Planters/Kraft HeinzW
WalmartNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-664
Truck Stops
Love's #571 (US-58 and US-460)
Pilot Travel Center (I-664 Exit 13)
Challenges
- US-58 and US-460 are two-lane in sections creating bottlenecks.
- Flood risk in the Great Dismal Swamp corridor.
- Agricultural equipment on rural roads during planting and harvest seasons.
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 Suffolk — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Suffolk: Dry Van $2.41, Reefer $2.85, Flatbed $2.96. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Suffolk is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #571 (US-58 and US-460), Pilot Travel Center (I-664 Exit 13). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Suffolk freight market include QVC, Target, Planters/Kraft Heinz, Walmart. Key industries driving freight demand are distribution and logistics, agriculture, food processing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Suffolk include: US-58 and US-460 are two-lane in sections creating bottlenecks.; Flood risk in the Great Dismal Swamp corridor.; Agricultural equipment on rural roads during planting and harvest seasons.. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.