Reefer Trucking in Cambridge, MA

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for reefer owner-operators in Cambridge.

$3.27

Rate / Mile

$29,430

Est. Gross / Month

$19,130

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

Market Region

About Reefer Trucking

Refrigerated trailers transport temperature-sensitive freight including produce, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Reefer carriers earn premium rates due to equipment costs and strict cold chain compliance.

Reefer Market in the Northeast

Temperature-controlled freight in the Northeast revolves around the massive foodservice industry feeding cities from Boston to Washington DC. Hunts Point Market in the Bronx alone processes 4.5 billion pounds of produce annually. Seasonal demand spikes hard during holidays, and winter weather creates premium surge rates. Reefer carriers who can handle tight urban deliveries and maintain cold chain compliance earn top dollar in this corridor.

Top Reefer Lanes from Cambridge

Newark NJ → Portland ME

Philadelphia PA → Boston MA

Baltimore MD → Providence RI

Hunts Point NY → Hartford CT

Why Cambridge for Reefer

Key Industries

Biotechnology/Pharma
Higher Education
Technology/Software
Healthcare

Key Highways

MA-2US-3Memorial Drive (no trucks)I-93 nearbyI-90 nearby

Top Shippers

Moderna
Pfizer
Novartis
Harvard University

Distribution Centers Near Cambridge

No major DCs in Cambridge — served from regional facilities

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Reefer Trucking in Cambridge — FAQ

The estimated reefer rate in Cambridge is $3.27 per loaded mile. This reflects the Northeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a reefer owner-operator based in Cambridge can expect approximately $29,430 gross monthly revenue and around $19,130 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top reefer lanes from the Cambridge market include: Newark NJ → Portland ME, Philadelphia PA → Boston MA, Baltimore MD → Providence RI, Hunts Point NY → Hartford CT. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Cambridge is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including biotechnology/pharma, higher education, technology/software. Access to MA-2, US-3, Memorial Drive (no trucks) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for reefer freight in Cambridge include MA-2, US-3, Memorial Drive (no trucks), I-93 nearby, I-90 nearby. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.