Dry Van Trucking in Ann Arbor, MI

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for dry van owner-operators in Ann Arbor.

$2.42

Rate / Mile

$20,570

Est. Gross / Month

$13,371

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

Market Region

About Dry Van Trucking

Dry van is the most common trailer type in the US, hauling general freight, consumer goods, and packaged products. High availability means competitive rates, but consistent volume keeps utilization strong.

Statewide Dry Van Overview

Dry Van rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Michigan

Dry Van Earnings in Michigan

Detailed earnings data for dry van owner-operators in MI

Dry Van Market in the Midwest

The Midwest is the crossroads of American freight, with Chicago serving as the undisputed hub. I-80, I-90, and I-70 carry enormous dry van volume connecting coasts. Automotive parts, consumer goods, and agricultural products make up the bulk of loads. Competition is fierce but volume is massive. Carriers based near Chicago, Indianapolis, or Columbus benefit from exceptional load availability in virtually every direction.

Top Dry Van Lanes from Ann Arbor

Chicago IL → Detroit MI

Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH

Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Ann Arbor for Dry Van

Key Industries

Higher education and research
Healthcare and medical devices
Automotive R&D
Autonomous vehicle technology
Specialty food production

Key Highways

I-94US-23M-14M-153 (Ford Road)State Road

Top Shippers

University of Michigan
Michigan Medicine
Toyota Technical Center (Saline)
KLA Corporation

Distribution Centers Near Ann Arbor

University of Michigan Central Receiving

Michigan Medicine Supply Chain Center

Amazon DTW6 (nearby Ypsilanti)

Domino's Supply Chain Center

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Dry Van Trucking in Ann Arbor — FAQ

The modelled dry van rate for Ann Arbor is $2.42 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the Midwest region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.

Based on current market estimates, a dry van owner-operator based in Ann Arbor can expect approximately $20,570 gross monthly revenue and around $13,371 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top dry van lanes from the Ann Arbor market include: Chicago IL → Detroit MI, Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH, Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO, St. Louis MO → Nashville TN. These lanes reflect the Midwest freight patterns and may vary by season.

Ann Arbor sits in the Midwest freight region, and its freight base is driven by higher education and research, healthcare and medical devices, automotive r&d. It is served by I-94, US-23, M-14, so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for dry van depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.

Key highways for dry van freight in Ann Arbor include I-94, US-23, M-14, M-153 (Ford Road), State Road. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.