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Box Truck Trucking in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for box truck owner-operators in Wilkes-Barre.

$2.20

Rate / Mile

$13,200

Est. Gross / Month

$8,580

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

Market Region

About Box Truck Trucking

Box trucks handle last-mile delivery, LTL distribution, and residential/commercial moves. Shorter routes but higher frequency — experienced operators can complete 4-8 stops per day in metro areas.

Box Truck Market in the Northeast

Box truck operations in the Northeast benefit from the highest population density in the country. Last-mile delivery, LTL distribution, and white-glove residential moves all command strong rates. New York City alone generates enough daily delivery demand to keep entire fleets busy. Parking and access challenges are real, but they also create barriers to entry that keep rates elevated for experienced operators.

Top Box Truck Lanes from Wilkes-Barre

1
New York NY → Newark NJ
2
Philadelphia PA → Wilmington DE
3
Boston MA → Providence RI
4
Baltimore MD → Washington DC

Why Wilkes-Barre for Box Truck

Key Industries

  • Warehousing & distribution
  • E-commerce fulfillment
  • Healthcare
  • Printing & publishing

Key Highways

I-81PA-309I-80 (nearby)PA-115US-11

Top Shippers

  • Amazon
  • Chewy
  • Geisinger Health System
  • Offset Paperback

Distribution Centers Near Wilkes-Barre

Amazon AVP1 Pittston
Chewy fulfillment Pittston
FedEx Ground Pittston hub
Amazon AVP3 Nanticoke

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Box Truck Trucking in Wilkes-Barre — FAQ

The estimated box truck rate in Wilkes-Barre is $2.20 per loaded mile. This reflects the Northeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a box truck owner-operator based in Wilkes-Barre can expect approximately $13,200 gross monthly revenue and around $8,580 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top box truck lanes from the Wilkes-Barre market include: New York NY → Newark NJ, Philadelphia PA → Wilmington DE, Boston MA → Providence RI, Baltimore MD → Washington DC. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Wilkes-Barre is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including warehousing & distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, healthcare. Access to I-81, PA-309, I-80 (nearby) provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for box truck freight in Wilkes-Barre include I-81, PA-309, I-80 (nearby), PA-115, US-11. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.

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