Tanker Trucking in Memphis, TN

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for tanker owner-operators in Memphis.

$3.37

Rate / Mile

$25,275

Est. Gross / Month

$16,429

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

Market Region

About Tanker Trucking

Tanker trucks transport liquid cargo including petroleum products, chemicals, food-grade liquids, and water. Hazmat endorsement is typically required. Limited carrier pool supports strong rates.

Tanker Market in the Southeast

Southeast tanker operations are supported by petroleum distribution, chemical manufacturing along the Gulf Coast, and the region's growing agricultural chemical needs. Baton Rouge and Mobile are key origin points for chemical loads. The warm climate means less heating fuel demand but year-round agricultural chemical distribution. Liquid food-grade tanker work serves the region's beverage and dairy industries.

Top Tanker Lanes from Memphis

Baton Rouge LA → Mobile AL

Savannah GA → Jacksonville FL

Nashville TN → Knoxville TN

Charlotte NC → Columbia SC

Why Memphis for Tanker

Key Industries

Air freight & logistics
Medical devices
Automotive parts
Consumer retail
Paper & packaging

Key Highways

I-40I-55I-240I-22US-78

Top Shippers

FedEx
Nike
AutoZone
International Paper

Distribution Centers Near Memphis

FedEx World Hub (Memphis International Airport)

Nike North American Distribution Center (Memphis)

Williams-Sonoma Distribution Center (Olive Branch, MS)

Medtronic Distribution (Memphis)

AutoZone Corporate HQ & DC (Memphis)

International Paper (Memphis)

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Tanker Trucking in Memphis — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Memphis is $3.37 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 tanker owner-operator based in Memphis can expect approximately $25,275 gross monthly revenue and around $16,429 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top tanker lanes from the Memphis market include: Baton Rouge LA → Mobile AL, Savannah GA → Jacksonville FL, Nashville TN → Knoxville TN, Charlotte NC → Columbia SC. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Memphis is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including air freight & logistics, medical devices, automotive parts. Access to I-40, I-55, I-240 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for tanker freight in Memphis include I-40, I-55, I-240, I-22, US-78. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.