Bartlett, TN
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Bartlett.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.43 |
| Reefer | $2.86 |
| Flatbed | $2.97 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-40US-64 (Stage Road)SR-385US-70SR-177 (Germantown Pkwy)
Top Industries
Logistics (Memphis metro)
Retail services
Healthcare
Residential construction
Education
Major Distribution Centers
Brother International Bartlett DC
FedEx Ground Memphis (nearby)
Amazon MEM1 Olive Branch MS (nearby)
Top Shippers
F
FedEx (Memphis hub nearby)A
AutoZone (Memphis HQ nearby)I
International Paper (Memphis nearby)Nearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-40
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-40 Exit 18 Arlington)
Love's Travel Stop (I-40 Exit 25 near Oakland)
Challenges
- Stage Road (US-64) congestion during commute hours, limited truck services within Bartlett proper requiring trips to I-40 corridor, residential neighborhood restrictions on truck traffic, and dependence on Memphis-area infrastructure for major freight operations.
- 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 Bartlett — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Bartlett: Dry Van $2.43, Reefer $2.86, Flatbed $2.97. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Bartlett is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-40 Exit 18 Arlington), Love's Travel Stop (I-40 Exit 25 near Oakland). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Bartlett freight market include FedEx (Memphis hub nearby), AutoZone (Memphis HQ nearby), International Paper (Memphis nearby). Key industries driving freight demand are logistics (memphis metro), retail services, healthcare.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Bartlett include: Stage Road (US-64) congestion during commute hours, limited truck services within Bartlett proper requiring trips to I-40 corridor, residential neighborhood restrictions on truck traffic, and dependence on Memphis-area infrastructure for major freight operations.; 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.