Truck dispatch in Delaware
Delaware is small, but I-95 carries a lot of East Coast freight through it, and the Port of Wilmington and the poultry industry downstate add their own loads. Tolls are part of almost every trip here, so we plan Delaware loads with them in mind.
First load free · then a % of each load · no contractAt a glance
- A 5-axle truck pays $10 at the I-95 Newark toll plaza, cash or E-ZPass
- A 5-axle truck pays $35 with E-ZPass or $40 cash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge
- Trucks over 8,500 lb may not idle more than 3 minutes in most cases
- Delaware E-ZPass customers pay less on Route 1 than cash and out-of-state E-ZPass
Where the freight is in Delaware
Main corridors
The interstates most of our Delaware loads run on: I-95, I-495, I-295, SR 1, US 13, US 113, US 301.
I-95 crosses northern Delaware from Maryland through Newark and Wilmington to Pennsylvania, with I-495 as a bypass along the river. I-295 and the Delaware Memorial Bridge link to the New Jersey Turnpike. SR 1 runs south from I-95 past Middletown and Dover toward the beaches, US 13 and US 113 run down the state toward Maryland's Eastern Shore, and US 301, a toll road, runs from Middletown toward Maryland.
Freight and seasons
Delaware moves a lot of through freight on I-95 between Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. The Port of Wilmington handles containers, perishables, bulk and roll-on/roll-off cargo, and the state has more than 700 commercial broiler chicken growers, so poultry and feed loads move year-round. Summer beach traffic slows SR 1 on weekends, and winter storms can slow I-95.
Delaware rules to know
Every interstate carrier needs a USDOT number, MC authority, UCR and, for most semis, IRP plates and an IFTA license. On top of that:
I-95 Newark toll plaza
The I-95 toll plaza near Newark charges a 5-axle truck $10, the same in cash or with E-ZPass. A 6-axle truck pays $12, and oversize or overweight permitted vehicles pay $12. These rates took effect on August 15, 2025. Source
Route 1 and US 301 tolls
Tolls rose on Route 1, I-95 and US 301 on August 15, 2025. Delaware E-ZPass customers pay a lower toll on Route 1 than cash or out-of-state E-ZPass customers. Drivers without E-ZPass who pass through electronic lanes get an invoice for the toll amount, due within 30 days. Source
Delaware Memorial Bridge tolls
Since April 1, 2025, a 5-axle truck pays $40 cash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and $35 with E-ZPass. A 6-axle truck pays $48 cash. The bridge authority has approved a second phase of increases that can start no earlier than January 1, 2027. Source
Idling limit
In most cases, an on-road vehicle over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight may not idle for more than three minutes in Delaware. This covers long-haul and delivery trucks. The rule (7 DE Admin. Code 1145) has some exemptions. Source
Cities we cover in Delaware
How we dispatch here
- We count I-95, Route 1 and Delaware Memorial Bridge tolls as trip costs when we compare Delaware loads.
- We check that your E-ZPass works before booking toll roads, so invoices don't pile up by mail.
- Port of Wilmington and poultry plant pickups get confirmed appointments and reefer settings before booking.
- Delaware loads pair well with reloads in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
Pricing
a percentage of the load's gross, quoted for your truck and lanes, charged only on loads we book. No contract and your first load is free. See full pricing.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with FMCSA, the IRS or your state before you file.
Questions carriers ask
How much is the I-95 toll in Delaware for a semi?
$10 for a 5-axle truck at the Newark toll plaza, the same in cash or with E-ZPass. A 6-axle truck pays $12.
How much does a semi pay on the Delaware Memorial Bridge?
$35 with E-ZPass or $40 cash for a 5-axle truck, since April 1, 2025. Another increase can start no earlier than January 1, 2027.
How long can I idle in Delaware?
In most cases no more than three minutes for vehicles over 8,500 lb gross. The state rule has some exemptions.