Trucking in New Hampshire
Owner-operator guide for New Hampshire (NH) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Concord state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
lowO-O Friendly
6/10
Fuel Tax
22.2 c/gal
Parking
limitedAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.65 |
| Reefer | $3.00 |
| Flatbed | $3.20 |
Key Highways
I-93I-89I-95NH-101
These corridors connect New Hampshire's major freight cities: Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Technology
2Tourism
3Granite quarrying
4Manufacturing
5Defense
Top Shippers
BAE Systems (Nashua)
Amazon (Nashua)
Sig Sauer
Market Basket Distribution
Trucking Regulations
- No sales tax or income tax
- Most loads transit to Maine or VT
- I-93 Franconia Notch narrows to 2 lanes
- Portsmouth port handles some containers
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No toll roads except small portion of I-95
Winter Conditions
Heavy snow; White Mountains treacherous
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, 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.
New Hampshire scores 6/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has low freight volume with limited truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Technology, Tourism, Granite quarrying.
Key trucking regulations in New Hampshire include: No sales tax or income tax. Most loads transit to Maine or VT. I-93 Franconia Notch narrows to 2 lanes. Portsmouth port handles some containers. The state fuel tax rate is 22.2 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in New Hampshire are I-93, I-89, I-95, NH-101. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth. No toll roads except small portion of I-95.