Hattiesburg, MS
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Hattiesburg.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.34 |
| Reefer | $2.77 |
| Flatbed | $2.89 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-59US-49US-98US-11MS-42
Top Industries
Timber and forest products
Military training logistics
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Camp Shelby supply depot
Hattiesburg Clinic warehouse
Top Shippers
C
Camp Shelby JFTCK
Kohler EnginesF
Forrest General HospitalU
University of Southern MississippiNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-59
Truck Stops
Love's #526 (I-59 Exit 67)
Pilot Travel Center (US-49 South)
Kangaroo Express (I-59 Exit 65)
Challenges
- Slow-moving log trucks on US-49 and US-98, military convoy disruptions from Camp Shelby, limited truck parking options, and rural two-lane roads for timber deliveries.
- 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 Hattiesburg — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Hattiesburg: Dry Van $2.34, Reefer $2.77, Flatbed $2.89. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Hattiesburg is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #526 (I-59 Exit 67), Pilot Travel Center (US-49 South), Kangaroo Express (I-59 Exit 65). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Hattiesburg freight market include Camp Shelby JFTC, Kohler Engines, Forrest General Hospital, University of Southern Mississippi. Key industries driving freight demand are timber and forest products, military training logistics, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Hattiesburg include: Slow-moving log trucks on US-49 and US-98, military convoy disruptions from Camp Shelby, limited truck parking options, and rural two-lane roads for timber deliveries.; 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.