Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Fort Lauderdale

1 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Fort Lauderdale. 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.

Owner-operators (1 truck)

Small fleets (2-5)

Mid fleets (6-20)

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 Type	Rate / Mile
Dry Van	$2.34
Reefer	$2.77
Flatbed	$2.88

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-95I-595I-75 (Alligator Alley to Naples)Florida's TurnpikeUS-1

Top Industries

Maritime shipping & logistics

Cruise line provisioning

Marine manufacturing

International trade

Tourism

Major Distribution Centers

Amazon FLL1 (Deerfield Beach)

DHL Americas Hub

Southern Wine & Spirits DC (Miramar)

Chewy.com fulfillment (Dania Beach)

Top Shippers

Port Everglades

AutoNation

Citrix Systems

DHL Express Americas Hub

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-95

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-75 & I-595)

Love's #424 (I-95 & Hillsboro Blvd)

TA Express (I-95 Exit 36, Deerfield)

Challenges

Severe I-95 congestion through Broward County, Port Everglades gate delays during peak hours, tight turning radius on port access roads, and spring break/tourist traffic from November through April.
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 Fort Lauderdale — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Fort Lauderdale: Dry Van $2.34, Reefer $2.77, Flatbed $2.88. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.

Truck parking in Fort Lauderdale is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-75 & I-595), Love's #424 (I-95 & Hillsboro Blvd), TA Express (I-95 Exit 36, Deerfield). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.

Top shippers operating in the Fort Lauderdale freight market include Port Everglades, AutoNation, Citrix Systems, DHL Express Americas Hub. Key industries driving freight demand are maritime shipping & logistics, cruise line provisioning, marine manufacturing.

The biggest challenges for truckers in Fort Lauderdale include: Severe I-95 congestion through Broward County, Port Everglades gate delays during peak hours, tight turning radius on port access roads, and spring break/tourist traffic from November through April.; 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.

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Who Operates Out of Fort Lauderdale

Owner-operators (1 truck)

Small fleets (2-5)

Mid fleets (6-20)

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.

Equipment Type

Rate / Mile

Dry Van

$2.34

Reefer

$2.77

Flatbed

$2.88

Challenges

Severe I-95 congestion through Broward County, Port Everglades gate delays during peak hours, tight turning radius on port access roads, and spring break/tourist traffic from November through April.
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

Trucking in Fort Lauderdale — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Fort Lauderdale: Dry Van $2.34, Reefer $2.77, Flatbed $2.88. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.