Washington, DC freight market
Washington and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs consume far more than they ship: food service, retail, data-center equipment for Northern Virginia, construction materials and government and defense freight. Distribution centers sit outside the Beltway in Landover, Jessup, Manassas and along I-95 toward Fredericksburg; the District itself restricts through trucks and closes streets for events.
The Washington room is open. No trucks are posted here right now.
Drivers, owner-operators and dispatchers within about 75 miles of Washington share this market on True Lanes: one chat room sorted into general, box truck, dry van, reefer and flatbed channels, posted trucks and, once enough evidence exists, typical lane rates.
Roads and corridors
The Washington, DC freight market is served by I-95, I-495, I-295, I-395, I-66, I-270, US-50 and US-1.
- I-95
- I-495
- I-295
- I-395
- I-66
- I-270
- US-50
- US-1
Ports, crossings and rail
Freight enters and leaves Washington through Washington Dulles International Airport and CSX Benning Yard.
- Air cargoWashington Dulles International AirportThe region's air cargo airport, in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- RailCSX Benning YardRail freight on the east side of the District.
Seasons and conditions
Winter storms shut the region for a day or two several times a year; summer heat; security closures around the Mall, inaugurations and state visits; the Beltway and I-95 stack up on Friday afternoons and holiday weekends.
Lane rates from Washington
Typical rates for lanes leaving and entering Washington come only from verified rate confirmations. A rate publishes after at least 8 loads from 4 independent carriers, at least 7 days after delivery, and never shows any single member's load. Until a lane qualifies, the market stays neutral instead of showing an estimate. Read the complete rules.
Nearby markets
- Baltimore, MD about 35 mi
- Harrisburg, PA about 94 mi
- Richmond, VA about 97 mi
- Philadelphia, PA about 123 mi
- Allentown, PA about 143 mi
- Norfolk–Virginia Beach, VA about 148 mi
Questions about Washington
Which interstates serve the Washington, DC freight market?
The Washington, DC freight market is served by I-95, I-495, I-295, I-395, I-66, I-270, US-50 and US-1.
Where does freight enter and leave Washington?
Freight enters and leaves Washington through Washington Dulles International Airport and CSX Benning Yard.
Is the Washington chat room open on True Lanes?
The Washington room is open. No trucks are posted here right now.