Warwick, RI
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Warwick.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Northeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.82 |
| Reefer | $3.23 |
| Flatbed | $3.42 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-95I-295RI-2RI-117RI-37
Top Industries
Retail and distribution
Air cargo logistics
Insurance
Hospitality
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon delivery station DPV1
FedEx Ground terminal
UPS distribution hub
Top Shippers
N
New England Motor Freight terminalT
T.F. Green Airport cargoL
Leviton ManufacturingG
GTECH CorporationNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-95
Truck Stops
Shell Travel Plaza (I-95 Exit 12)
Sunoco (I-95 Exit 15)
Cumberland Farms (I-295 Exit 4)
Challenges
- The I-95/I-295 interchange generates heavy congestion during peak hours.
- RI-37 connecting to the airport has limited truck access points.
- Warwick's retail corridors on Route 2 have frequent traffic signals and pedestrian conflicts.
- Coastal flooding from Narragansett Bay can affect low-lying areas near the airport.
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 Warwick — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Warwick: Dry Van $2.82, Reefer $3.23, Flatbed $3.42. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Warwick is rated "fair." Popular stops include Shell Travel Plaza (I-95 Exit 12), Sunoco (I-95 Exit 15), Cumberland Farms (I-295 Exit 4). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Warwick freight market include New England Motor Freight terminal, T.F. Green Airport cargo, Leviton Manufacturing, GTECH Corporation. Key industries driving freight demand are retail and distribution, air cargo logistics, insurance.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Warwick include: The I-95/I-295 interchange generates heavy congestion during peak hours.; RI-37 connecting to the airport has limited truck access points.; Warwick's retail corridors on Route 2 have frequent traffic signals and pedestrian conflicts.. However, opportunities include highest population density in the us creates constant consumer freight demand.