Biloxi, MS
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Biloxi.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.40 |
| Reefer | $2.84 |
| Flatbed | $2.95 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-10I-110US-90MS-67I-10/US-49 interchange
Top Industries
Gaming and hospitality
Military operations
Seafood processing
Major Distribution Centers
Casino supply warehouses along I-10
Keesler AFB supply depot
Top Shippers
K
Keesler AFBM
MGM Resorts (Beau Rivage)H
Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoB
Boomtown CasinoNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-10
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-10 Exit 46)
Love's (I-10 Exit 50)
Circle K Truck (US-90)
Challenges
- Casino delivery windows restricted to early morning, US-90 beach highway congestion during tourist season, hurricane evacuation disruptions, and Keesler AFB gate security delays.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Biloxi — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Biloxi: Dry Van $2.40, Reefer $2.84, Flatbed $2.95. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Biloxi is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-10 Exit 46), Love's (I-10 Exit 50), Circle K Truck (US-90). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Biloxi freight market include Keesler AFB, MGM Resorts (Beau Rivage), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Boomtown Casino. Key industries driving freight demand are gaming and hospitality, military operations, seafood processing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Biloxi include: Casino delivery windows restricted to early morning, US-90 beach highway congestion during tourist season, hurricane evacuation disruptions, and Keesler AFB gate security delays.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.