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Flatbed Trucking in Evansville, IN

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for flatbed owner-operators in Evansville.

$3.04

Rate / Mile

$22,800

Est. Gross / Month

$14,820

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

Market Region

About Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trailers haul construction materials, steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads. Rates are typically higher than dry van due to tarping requirements, loading complexity, and specialized skills.

Flatbed Market in the Midwest

The Midwest flatbed market is driven by steel production (Indiana, Ohio), agricultural equipment, and construction materials. Detroit's automotive supply chain generates consistent loads of raw materials and components. Seasonal patterns follow construction cycles, with peak demand from March through October. The flat terrain and grid-like highway system allow efficient routing with fewer weather-related restrictions than mountain regions.

Top Flatbed Lanes from Evansville

1
Chicago IL → Indianapolis IN
2
Detroit MI → Cleveland OH
3
Minneapolis MN → Milwaukee WI
4
Kansas City MO → Omaha NE

Why Evansville for Flatbed

Key Industries

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Plastics and packaging
  • Aluminum smelting
  • Coal and energy
  • River port logistics

Key Highways

I-69I-64US-41IN-62 (Lloyd Expressway)US-41/US-60 Ohio River Crossing

Top Shippers

  • Toyota (Princeton)
  • Berry Global
  • SABIC Innovative Plastics
  • Alcoa Warrick Operations

Distribution Centers Near Evansville

Berry Global Evansville distribution hub
Amazon SDF9 Jeffersonville (serves region)
Walmart Washington IN DC

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Flatbed Trucking in Evansville — FAQ

The estimated flatbed rate in Evansville is $3.04 per loaded mile. This reflects the Midwest regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a flatbed owner-operator based in Evansville can expect approximately $22,800 gross monthly revenue and around $14,820 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top flatbed lanes from the Evansville market include: Chicago IL → Indianapolis IN, Detroit MI → Cleveland OH, Minneapolis MN → Milwaukee WI, Kansas City MO → Omaha NE. These lanes reflect the Midwest freight patterns and may vary by season.
Evansville is located in the Midwest freight region with key industries including automotive manufacturing, plastics and packaging, aluminum smelting. Access to I-69, I-64, US-41 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for flatbed freight in Evansville include I-69, I-64, US-41, IN-62 (Lloyd Expressway), US-41/US-60 Ohio River Crossing. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.

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