Trucking in Maryland
Owner-operator guide for Maryland (MD) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Annapolis state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
highO-O Friendly
5/10
Fuel Tax
27.1 c/gal
Parking
critical shortageAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.60 |
| Reefer | $2.95 |
| Flatbed | $3.15 |
Key Highways
I-95I-70I-83I-270I-695
These corridors connect Maryland's major freight cities: Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown, Salisbury. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Port logistics
2Defense/military
3Biotechnology
4Agriculture (Eastern Shore)
5Federal government
Top Shippers
Port of Baltimore
Amazon BWI2-BWI5
McCormick Spices
Perdue Farms
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Trucking Regulations
- Baltimore tunnels restrict hazmat — use I-695
- Bay Bridge wind closures strand trucks
- DC Beltway congestion extreme
- Eastern Shore poultry loads abundant
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
I-95 tunnels; Bay Bridge toll
Winter Conditions
Moderate winters; Bay Bridge closures in high winds
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Maryland
In Maryland, dry van rates average $2.60/mile, reefer rates average $2.95/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.15/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Maryland scores 5/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has high freight volume with critical shortage truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Port logistics, Defense/military, Biotechnology.
Key trucking regulations in Maryland include: Baltimore tunnels restrict hazmat — use I-695. Bay Bridge wind closures strand trucks. DC Beltway congestion extreme. Eastern Shore poultry loads abundant. The state fuel tax rate is 27.1 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Maryland are I-95, I-70, I-83, I-270, I-695. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown, Salisbury. I-95 tunnels; Bay Bridge toll.