Trucking in Connecticut
Owner-operator guide for Connecticut (CT) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Hartford state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
5/10
Fuel Tax
25.0 c/gal
Parking
critical shortageAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.65 |
| Reefer | $3.00 |
| Flatbed | $3.20 |
Key Highways
I-95I-84I-91
These corridors connect Connecticut's major freight cities: Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Insurance/financial services
2Aerospace (Pratt & Whitney)
3Pharmaceuticals
4Defense
5Shipping
Top Shippers
Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford)
Electric Boat (Groton)
Sikorsky (Stratford)
Amazon BDL1
Trucking Regulations
- Strict weight limits on secondary roads
- No trucks on Merritt Parkway/Route 15
- Emissions testing for diesel trucks
- Oversize loads restricted to daylight hours
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No tolls currently
Winter Conditions
Heavy snow; noreasters; I-95 congestion worsens in winter
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Connecticut
In Connecticut, dry van rates average $2.65/mile, reefer rates average $3.00/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.20/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Connecticut scores 5/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has moderate freight volume with critical shortage truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Insurance/financial services, Aerospace (Pratt & Whitney), Pharmaceuticals.
Key trucking regulations in Connecticut include: Strict weight limits on secondary roads. No trucks on Merritt Parkway/Route 15. Emissions testing for diesel trucks. Oversize loads restricted to daylight hours. The state fuel tax rate is 25.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Connecticut are I-95, I-84, I-91. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford. No tolls currently.