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Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Reading.
1,093
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
1,093 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Reading. 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.
635
Owner-operators (1 truck)
289
Small fleets (2-5)
60
Mid fleets (6-20)
19
Large fleets (20+)
58% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 95 are registered to haul hazardous materials.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.77 |
| Reefer | $3.18 |
| Flatbed | $3.37 |
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.
Our dispatch team books loads, negotiates rates, and handles the paperwork so you can keep your wheels turning in and out of Reading.