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Reefer Freight Rates in New Jersey

Current per-mile reefer freight rates for loads in, out of, and through New Jersey (NJ). Baseline reefer rates run around $2.35/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Newark and Jersey City.

Sample reefer rates from New Jersey

LaneMilesMarket range$/mile
Intra-NJ (regional)50$402 – $448$2.77
NJ → TX1,796$3,514 – $3,746$2.02
NJ → CA3,053$5,973 – $6,367$2.02
NJ → IL951$1,978 – $2,134$2.16
NJ → GA889$1,849 – $1,995$2.16

Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact reefer rate on your lane.

Top New Jersey reefer freight hubs

Newark, NJ
Jersey City, NJ
Edison, NJ

What drives reefer rates in New Jersey

New Jersey reefer freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical reefer loads in New Jersey include produce, meat and seafood, dairy. Shippers using reefer equipment out of Newark usually price at or near the $2.35/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.

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Reefer freight rates in New Jersey — FAQ

What is the average reefer rate per mile in New Jersey?+

Reefer freight in New Jersey generally prices near $2.35 per mile, with short runs inside NJ carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.

How much does reefer shipping cost from Newark, NJ?+

Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for reefer freight start around $425; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.

Which New Jersey markets have the most reefer capacity?+

Newark, Jersey City, Edison carry the deepest reefer capacity in New Jersey, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.

What drives reefer rates in NJ up or down?+

Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in New Jersey all move reefer pricing week to week.

Is this a binding reefer freight quote?+

No. These are non-binding market benchmarks for budgeting and negotiation. Use the rate tool for a current market range on your specific lane.

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