Hollywood, FL
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Hollywood.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.35 |
| Reefer | $2.79 |
| Flatbed | $2.90 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-95US-1US-441 (SR-7)Sheridan StreetHollywood Boulevard
Top Industries
Hospitality & gaming
Healthcare
Aviation services
Entertainment
Retail
Major Distribution Centers
FedEx Ground (Dania Beach)
Amazon delivery station Hollywood
US Foods Distribution (nearby Pompano)
Top Shippers
S
Seminole Hard RockM
Memorial Healthcare SystemD
Diplomat PharmacyS
Spirit AirlinesNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-95
Truck Stops
Pilot (I-95 & Sheridan St)
RaceTrac truck fuel (US-441 & Taft St)
Marathon truck lane (US-1 & Hollywood Blvd)
Challenges
- Truck restrictions on beach-area streets, heavy I-95 congestion through the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale corridor, bridge height restrictions on several east-west streets crossing the Intracoastal Waterway, and casino event traffic around Hard Rock.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Hollywood — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Hollywood: Dry Van $2.35, Reefer $2.79, Flatbed $2.90. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Hollywood is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot (I-95 & Sheridan St), RaceTrac truck fuel (US-441 & Taft St), Marathon truck lane (US-1 & Hollywood Blvd). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Hollywood freight market include Seminole Hard Rock, Memorial Healthcare System, Diplomat Pharmacy, Spirit Airlines. Key industries driving freight demand are hospitality & gaming, healthcare, aviation services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Hollywood include: Truck restrictions on beach-area streets, heavy I-95 congestion through the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale corridor, bridge height restrictions on several east-west streets crossing the Intracoastal Waterway, and casino event traffic around Hard Rock.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.