Clarksville, TN
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Clarksville.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.32 |
| Reefer | $2.76 |
| Flatbed | $2.87 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-24US-79US-41ASR-76SR-12
Top Industries
Military and defense
Automotive manufacturing
Electronics manufacturing
Agriculture
Construction
Major Distribution Centers
LG Electronics Clarksville DC
Dollar General Clarksville DC
Top Shippers
L
LG ElectronicsH
Hankook TireF
Fort Campbell military logisticsG
GoogleNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-24
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-24 Exit 4 Clarksville)
Love's Travel Stop (I-24 Exit 11)
Challenges
- I-24 congestion between Clarksville and Nashville during commute hours, military convoy delays near Fort Campbell requiring patience on US-41A, rapid population growth outpacing road infrastructure, limited truck parking options in the metro area, and seasonal agricultural freight creating demand spikes.
- 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 Clarksville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Clarksville: Dry Van $2.32, Reefer $2.76, Flatbed $2.87. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Clarksville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-24 Exit 4 Clarksville), Love's Travel Stop (I-24 Exit 11). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Clarksville freight market include LG Electronics, Hankook Tire, Fort Campbell military logistics, Google. Key industries driving freight demand are military and defense, automotive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Clarksville include: I-24 congestion between Clarksville and Nashville during commute hours, military convoy delays near Fort Campbell requiring patience on US-41A, rapid population growth outpacing road infrastructure, limited truck parking options in the metro area, and seasonal agricultural freight creating demand spikes.; 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.