Evansville, IN
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Evansville.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.46 |
| Reefer | $2.82 |
| Flatbed | $3.04 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-69I-64US-41IN-62 (Lloyd Expressway)US-41/US-60 Ohio River Crossing
Top Industries
Automotive manufacturing
Plastics and packaging
Aluminum smelting
Coal and energy
River port logistics
Major Distribution Centers
Berry Global Evansville distribution hub
Amazon SDF9 Jeffersonville (serves region)
Walmart Washington IN DC
Top Shippers
T
Toyota (Princeton)B
Berry GlobalS
SABIC Innovative PlasticsA
Alcoa Warrick OperationsF
Faultless CasterNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-69
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-64 Exit 25 east of Evansville)
Love's Travel Stop (I-69 Exit 1 Henderson KY)
Flying J (I-64 Exit 18)
Challenges
- US-41 Ohio River twin bridges aging and congested pending new I-69 crossing, just-in-time Toyota supply chain requiring precise timing, Ohio River flooding affecting port access and low-lying routes, limited interstate truck stop options directly in Evansville, and coal truck traffic on US-41 south toward Kentucky.
- Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March
- Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways
- High competition from large carrier fleets based in the region
Opportunities
- Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
- Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
- Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
- Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.
Trucking in Evansville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Evansville: Dry Van $2.46, Reefer $2.82, Flatbed $3.04. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Evansville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-64 Exit 25 east of Evansville), Love's Travel Stop (I-69 Exit 1 Henderson KY), Flying J (I-64 Exit 18). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Evansville freight market include Toyota (Princeton), Berry Global, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Alcoa Warrick Operations, Faultless Caster. Key industries driving freight demand are automotive manufacturing, plastics and packaging, aluminum smelting.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Evansville include: US-41 Ohio River twin bridges aging and congested pending new I-69 crossing, just-in-time Toyota supply chain requiring precise timing, Ohio River flooding affecting port access and low-lying routes, limited interstate truck stop options directly in Evansville, and coal truck traffic on US-41 south toward Kentucky.; Winter weather creates hazardous driving conditions November through March; Spring flooding can close river-adjacent highways. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.