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Woodbury, MN

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

233

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Midwest

Region

Who Operates Out of Woodbury

233 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Woodbury. 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.

155

Owner-operators (1 truck)

48

Small fleets (2-5)

10

Mid fleets (6-20)

4

Large fleets (20+)

67% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 5 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$2.44
Reefer$2.81
Flatbed$3.02

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-94I-494MN-36MN-5CR-19

Top Industries

Healthcare
Technology
Retail
Financial services
Distribution

Major Distribution Centers

3M distribution (Maplewood)
Target import warehouse (nearby)
Amazon delivery station

Top Shippers

3
3M (nearby Maplewood)
A
Andersen Corporation (nearby Bayport)
S
State Farm regional office
U
UnitedHealth Group

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-94

Truck Stops

Holiday (I-94 & MN-36)
SA (I-494 & Valley Creek Rd)

Challenges

  • I-94/I-494 interchange congestion, suburban road weight restrictions, and limited truck services within city limits.
  • Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March
  • Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways
  • High competition from large carrier fleets based in the region

Opportunities

  • Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
  • Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
  • Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
  • Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.

Trucking in Woodbury — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Woodbury: Dry Van $2.44, Reefer $2.81, Flatbed $3.02. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Woodbury is rated "fair." Popular stops include Holiday (I-94 & MN-36), SA (I-494 & Valley Creek Rd). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Woodbury freight market include 3M (nearby Maplewood), Andersen Corporation (nearby Bayport), State Farm regional office, UnitedHealth Group. Key industries driving freight demand are healthcare, technology, retail.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Woodbury include: I-94/I-494 interchange congestion, suburban road weight restrictions, and limited truck services within city limits.; Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March; Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.

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