Box Truck Trucking in Hattiesburg, MS

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for box truck owner-operators in Hattiesburg.

$1.78

Rate / Mile

$10,680

Est. Gross / Month

$6,942

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

Market Region

About Box Truck Trucking

Box trucks handle last-mile delivery, LTL distribution, and residential/commercial moves. Shorter routes but higher frequency — experienced operators can complete 4-8 stops per day in metro areas.

Box Truck Market in the Southeast

Box truck freight in the Southeast benefits from rapid population growth driving e-commerce and retail distribution expansion. Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville are major hubs with constant last-mile demand. The region's lower cost of living translates to better net margins for operators compared to other high-volume markets. New distribution centers are opening quarterly across the I-85 corridor.

Top Box Truck Lanes from Hattiesburg

Atlanta GA → Macon GA

Charlotte NC → Greensboro NC

Nashville TN → Chattanooga TN

Jacksonville FL → Orlando FL

Why Hattiesburg for Box Truck

Key Industries

Timber and forest products
Military training logistics
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-59US-49US-98US-11MS-42

Top Shippers

Camp Shelby JFTC
Kohler Engines
Forrest General Hospital
University of Southern Mississippi

Distribution Centers Near Hattiesburg

Camp Shelby supply depot

Hattiesburg Clinic warehouse

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Box Truck Trucking in Hattiesburg — FAQ

The estimated box truck rate in Hattiesburg is $1.78 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a box truck owner-operator based in Hattiesburg can expect approximately $10,680 gross monthly revenue and around $6,942 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top box truck lanes from the Hattiesburg market include: Atlanta GA → Macon GA, Charlotte NC → Greensboro NC, Nashville TN → Chattanooga TN, Jacksonville FL → Orlando FL. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Hattiesburg is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including timber and forest products, military training logistics, healthcare. Access to I-59, US-49, US-98 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for box truck freight in Hattiesburg include I-59, US-49, US-98, US-11, MS-42. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.