Trucking in Massachusetts
Owner-operator guide for Massachusetts (MA) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Boston state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
4/10
Fuel Tax
24.0 c/gal
Parking
critical shortageAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.70 |
| Reefer | $3.05 |
| Flatbed | $3.25 |
Key Highways
I-90I-93I-95I-91I-495
These corridors connect Massachusetts's major freight cities: Boston, Worcester, Springfield, New Bedford. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Technology
2Healthcare
3Education
4Financial services
5Fishing
Top Shippers
Amazon BOS7
Raytheon
General Dynamics
TJX Companies
Sysco New England
Trucking Regulations
- Boston streets not designed for trucks
- Mass Pike tolls add up fast
- No trucks in left lane on I-93
- Storrow Drive bridge strikes common — know your height
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
Mass Pike (I-90) tolls; tunnel tolls Boston
Winter Conditions
Heavy snow; noreasters; Boston streets nightmare for trucks
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, dry van rates average $2.70/mile, reefer rates average $3.05/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.25/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Massachusetts scores 4/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has moderate freight volume with critical shortage truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Technology, Healthcare, Education.
Key trucking regulations in Massachusetts include: Boston streets not designed for trucks. Mass Pike tolls add up fast. No trucks in left lane on I-93. Storrow Drive bridge strikes common — know your height. The state fuel tax rate is 24.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Massachusetts are I-90, I-93, I-95, I-91, I-495. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Boston, Worcester, Springfield, New Bedford. Mass Pike (I-90) tolls; tunnel tolls Boston.