Edison, NJ
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Edison.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.86 |
| Reefer | $3.28 |
| Flatbed | $3.46 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
NJ TurnpikeI-287US-1NJ-27Garden State Parkway (no trucks)
Top Industries
Warehousing and distribution
Pharmaceuticals
Technology
E-commerce fulfillment
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon EWR9 Carteret (nearby)
FedEx Ground Edison
Home Depot DC Perth Amboy
Top Shippers
A
AmazonJ
Johnson & Johnson (nearby)F
FedExW
Wakefern Food CorpH
Home DepotNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via NJ Turnpike
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center Cranbury (NJ Turnpike)
TA Travel Center Hightstown (NJ Turnpike)
Challenges
- US-1 corridor congestion with frequent traffic lights, NJ Turnpike Exit 10-11 bottlenecks, Garden State Parkway bans commercial vehicles forcing trucks to local roads, and warehouse district loading dock wait times during peak periods.
- Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins
- Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays
- Strict urban delivery windows and limited truck access zones
Opportunities
- Highest population density in the US creates constant consumer freight demand
- Port-driven import freight from major East Coast ports
- Short-haul distances allow multiple loads per day
- Premium rates for carriers who can navigate tight urban deliveries
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Produce season runs May through October. Holiday retail surge peaks September through December. Winter nor'easters (December-March) cause significant delays and rate spikes. Spring construction season brings flatbed demand from April onward.
Trucking in Edison — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Edison: Dry Van $2.86, Reefer $3.28, Flatbed $3.46. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Edison is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center Cranbury (NJ Turnpike), TA Travel Center Hightstown (NJ Turnpike). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Edison freight market include Amazon, Johnson & Johnson (nearby), FedEx, Wakefern Food Corp, Home Depot. Key industries driving freight demand are warehousing and distribution, pharmaceuticals, technology.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Edison include: US-1 corridor congestion with frequent traffic lights, NJ Turnpike Exit 10-11 bottlenecks, Garden State Parkway bans commercial vehicles forcing trucks to local roads, and warehouse district loading dock wait times during peak periods.; Heavy toll costs on turnpikes and bridges cut into margins; Dense traffic congestion in metro areas creates delivery delays. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.