Jackson, TN
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Jackson.
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-55I-20I-220US-49US-80US-51
Top Industries
Automotive manufacturing
Poultry processing
State government
Major Distribution Centers
Amazon JAN1
Walmart DC Brookhaven
McKesson pharmaceutical DC
Top Shippers
N
Nissan North AmericaC
Continental TireC
Cal-Maine FoodsS
Sanderson FarmsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-55
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-55 Exit 98)
Love's #614 (I-20 Exit 47)
TA Jackson (I-55 Exit 94)
Challenges
- I-55/I-20 interchange congestion downtown, Pearl River flooding affecting low-lying routes, aging infrastructure causing road quality issues, and limited truck parking near Nissan Canton plant.
- 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 Jackson — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Jackson: Dry Van $2.32, Reefer $2.76, Flatbed $2.87. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Jackson is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-55 Exit 98), Love's #614 (I-20 Exit 47), TA Jackson (I-55 Exit 94). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Jackson freight market include Nissan North America, Continental Tire, Cal-Maine Foods, Sanderson Farms. Key industries driving freight demand are automotive manufacturing, poultry processing, state government.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Jackson include: I-55/I-20 interchange congestion downtown, Pearl River flooding affecting low-lying routes, aging infrastructure causing road quality issues, and limited truck parking near Nissan Canton plant.; 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.