Trucking in Mississippi
Owner-operator guide for Mississippi (MS) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Jackson state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
moderateO-O Friendly
8/10
Fuel Tax
18.4 c/gal
Parking
abundantAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.25 |
| Reefer | $2.55 |
| Flatbed | $2.75 |
Key Highways
I-55I-20I-59I-10US-82
These corridors connect Mississippi's major freight cities: Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Agriculture
2Automotive
3Poultry
4Timber
5Catfish farming
Top Shippers
Nissan (Canton)
Toyota (Blue Springs)
Sanderson Farms
Walmart DCs
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Trucking Regulations
- Lowest fuel tax in the region
- Nissan/Toyota drive auto parts freight
- Mississippi River flooding closes US-61
- Rural roads have low weight limits
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No toll roads
Winter Conditions
Mild winters; hurricane season on Gulf Coast; spring flooding
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Mississippi
In Mississippi, dry van rates average $2.25/mile, reefer rates average $2.55/mile, and flatbed rates average $2.75/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Mississippi scores 8/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has moderate freight volume with abundant truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Agriculture, Automotive, Poultry.
Key trucking regulations in Mississippi include: Lowest fuel tax in the region. Nissan/Toyota drive auto parts freight. Mississippi River flooding closes US-61. Rural roads have low weight limits. The state fuel tax rate is 18.4 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Mississippi are I-55, I-20, I-59, I-10, US-82. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo. No toll roads.