Scranton, PA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Scranton.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.88 |
| Reefer | $3.29 |
| Flatbed | $3.48 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-81I-84I-380I-476 (NE Extension)US-6US-11
Top Industries
Warehousing & distribution
E-commerce fulfillment
Healthcare
Education
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon AVP1 Pittston (nearby)
Chewy fulfillment center Archbald
Walmart DC Tobyhanna
Noble House Home Furnishings DC
Top Shippers
A
AmazonC
ChewyP
Procter & GambleW
WalmartNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-81
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-81 Exit 175 Dunmore)
Love's Travel Stop (I-81 Exit 170 Dickson City)
Petro Dupont (I-81 Exit 180)
Challenges
- Severe winter weather on mountain grades (I-81, I-380).
- Rapid warehouse growth overwhelming local road infrastructure.
- I-81 congestion from massive distribution center volumes.
- Chain requirements on Pocono Mountain grades in winter.
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 Scranton — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Scranton: Dry Van $2.88, Reefer $3.29, Flatbed $3.48. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Scranton is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-81 Exit 175 Dunmore), Love's Travel Stop (I-81 Exit 170 Dickson City), Petro Dupont (I-81 Exit 180). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Scranton freight market include Amazon, Chewy, Procter & Gamble, Walmart. Key industries driving freight demand are warehousing & distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Scranton include: Severe winter weather on mountain grades (I-81, I-380).; Rapid warehouse growth overwhelming local road infrastructure.; I-81 congestion from massive distribution center volumes.. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.