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White Plains, NY

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

1

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Northeast

Region

Who Operates Out of White Plains

1 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in White Plains. 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.

0

Owner-operators (1 truck)

0

Small fleets (2-5)

0

Mid fleets (6-20)

0

Large fleets (20+)

0% of carriers based here run a single truck.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.79
Reefer$3.20
Flatbed$3.39

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-287I-87 (nearby)I-95 (nearby)NY-119US-22

Top Industries

Corporate headquarters
Healthcare
Legal and financial services
Retail
Government

Major Distribution Centers

FedEx Ground Elmsford
UPS Elmsford hub
Sysco Westchester

Top Shippers

D
Danone North America
H
Heineken USA
N
New York Power Authority
R
Regeneron (nearby Tarrytown)

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-287

Truck Stops

No major truck stops in White Plains; nearest in Elmsford or I-87 corridor

Challenges

  • All parkways (Hutchinson, Bronx River, Saw Mill) prohibit trucks, downtown loading zones are extremely limited, corporate campus delivery windows are narrow, and I-287 congestion averages 20-30 minutes delays during commute hours.
  • Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins
  • Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays
  • Strict urban delivery windows and limited truck access zones

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 White Plains — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of White Plains: Dry Van $2.79, Reefer $3.20, Flatbed $3.39. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in White Plains is rated "fair." Popular stops include No major truck stops in White Plains; nearest in Elmsford or I-87 corridor. Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the White Plains freight market include Danone North America, Heineken USA, New York Power Authority, Regeneron (nearby Tarrytown). Key industries driving freight demand are corporate headquarters, healthcare, legal and financial services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in White Plains include: All parkways (Hutchinson, Bronx River, Saw Mill) prohibit trucks, downtown loading zones are extremely limited, corporate campus delivery windows are narrow, and I-287 congestion averages 20-30 minutes delays during commute hours.; Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins; Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.

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