Green Bay, WI
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Green Bay.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.49 |
| Reefer | $2.85 |
| Flatbed | $3.07 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-43US-41WI-29WI-32WI-172
Top Industries
Paper and packaging
Food processing
Dairy
Healthcare
Insurance
Major Distribution Centers
Schreiber Foods DC
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Schneider National HQ/DC
Top Shippers
G
Georgia-PacificP
Procter & GambleS
Schreiber FoodsH
HumanaA
American Foods GroupNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-43
Truck Stops
Kwik Trip (US-41 & WI-172)
Pilot Travel Center (I-43 Exit 185)
BP (US-41 & Lombardi Ave)
Challenges
- Packers game day congestion around Lambeau Field, harsh winter conditions, and paper mill traffic on local roads near the Fox River.
- Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March
- Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways
- High competition from large carrier fleets based in the region
Opportunities
- Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
- Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
- Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
- Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.
Trucking in Green Bay — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Green Bay: Dry Van $2.49, Reefer $2.85, Flatbed $3.07. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Green Bay is rated "fair." Popular stops include Kwik Trip (US-41 & WI-172), Pilot Travel Center (I-43 Exit 185), BP (US-41 & Lombardi Ave). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Green Bay freight market include Georgia-Pacific, Procter & Gamble, Schreiber Foods, Humana, American Foods Group. Key industries driving freight demand are paper and packaging, food processing, dairy.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Green Bay include: Packers game day congestion around Lambeau Field, harsh winter conditions, and paper mill traffic on local roads near the Fox River.; Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March; Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.