Dry Van Trucking in Bloomington, MN

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

$2.40

Rate / Mile

$20,400

Est. Gross / Month

$13,260

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 Minnesota

Dry Van Earnings in Minnesota

Detailed earnings data for dry van owner-operators in MN

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 Bloomington

Chicago IL → Detroit MI

Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH

Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Bloomington for Dry Van

Key Industries

Retail
Air cargo
Corporate headquarters
Healthcare
Tourism

Key Highways

I-494I-35WMN-77MN-5US-169

Top Shippers

Mall of America tenants
Toro Company
HealthPartners
Donaldson Company

Distribution Centers Near Bloomington

Mall of America supply logistics

FedEx Ground MSP hub

UPS MSP facility

Amazon MSP1

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Dry Van Trucking in Bloomington — FAQ

The modelled dry van rate for Bloomington is $2.40 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 Bloomington can expect approximately $20,400 gross monthly revenue and around $13,260 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top dry van lanes from the Bloomington 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.

Bloomington sits in the Midwest freight region, and its freight base is driven by retail, air cargo, corporate headquarters. It is served by I-494, I-35W, MN-77, 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 Bloomington include I-494, I-35W, MN-77, MN-5, US-169. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.