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Tanker Trucking in Evansville, IN

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

$3.19

Rate / Mile

$23,925

Est. Gross / Month

$15,551

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

Market Region

About Tanker Trucking

Tanker trucks transport liquid cargo including petroleum products, chemicals, food-grade liquids, and water. Hazmat endorsement is typically required. Limited carrier pool supports strong rates.

Tanker Market in the Midwest

Midwest tanker freight revolves around petroleum distribution, ethanol transport, and chemical supply chains for the region's manufacturing base. The concentration of ethanol plants across Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana creates steady demand. Chicago and Toledo are major refinery and distribution hubs. Food-grade tanker work serves the region's massive dairy, beverage, and cooking oil industries.

Top Tanker Lanes from Evansville

1
Chicago IL → Gary IN
2
Toledo OH → Detroit MI
3
Kansas City MO → St. Louis MO
4
Minneapolis MN → Duluth MN

Why Evansville for Tanker

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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Tanker Trucking in Evansville — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Evansville is $3.19 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 tanker owner-operator based in Evansville can expect approximately $23,925 gross monthly revenue and around $15,551 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top tanker lanes from the Evansville market include: Chicago IL → Gary IN, Toledo OH → Detroit MI, Kansas City MO → St. Louis MO, Minneapolis MN → Duluth MN. 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 tanker 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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