Trucking in Delaware
Owner-operator guide for Delaware (DE) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Dover state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
7/10
Fuel Tax
22.0 c/gal
Parking
limitedAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.60 |
| Reefer | $2.95 |
| Flatbed | $3.10 |
Key Highways
I-95I-495US-13US-301DE-1
These corridors connect Delaware's major freight cities: Wilmington, Dover, Newark. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Chemical manufacturing
2Financial services
3Poultry (Delmarva)
4Pharmaceuticals
5Warehousing
Top Shippers
DuPont
Amazon PHL7
Perdue Farms
Walmart DC
Port of Wilmington
Trucking Regulations
- No state sales tax — fuel is cheaper
- 80,000 lbs GVW
- Oversize permits through DelDOT
- No state income tax for pass-through drivers
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
Delaware Turnpike (I-95) tolls; DE-1 toll road
Winter Conditions
Moderate winters; coastal storms bring ice and flooding
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Delaware
In Delaware, dry van rates average $2.60/mile, reefer rates average $2.95/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.10/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Delaware scores 7/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has moderate freight volume with limited truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Chemical manufacturing, Financial services, Poultry (Delmarva).
Key trucking regulations in Delaware include: No state sales tax — fuel is cheaper. 80,000 lbs GVW. Oversize permits through DelDOT. No state income tax for pass-through drivers. The state fuel tax rate is 22.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Delaware are I-95, I-495, US-13, US-301, DE-1. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Wilmington, Dover, Newark. Delaware Turnpike (I-95) tolls; DE-1 toll road.