Trucking in Delaware

Small state, huge freight throughput — Delaware sits on the I-95 spine and moves autos and produce through Wilmington.

Major routes

I-95, I-495 (Wilmington bypass), and DE-1 south to the beaches.

Permits

Federal 80,000 lb; single-trip and annual OSOW permits online.

Weather

Coastal ice and occasional hurricane impacts.

Weigh stations

I-95 southbound at Newark is the primary scale.

Freight hubs

Wilmington and Dover. Port of Wilmington handles autos, bananas, and juice concentrate.

Frequently asked

EZ-Pass on DE-1?

Yes — cash lanes phased out at most plazas.

Bypass Wilmington?

Yes if no stop — I-495 saves time.

Parking?

Delaware Welcome Center on I-95 southbound.