Greenville, MS
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Greenville.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.31 |
| Reefer | $2.75 |
| Flatbed | $2.86 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-82US-61 (Great River Road)MS-1MS-454US-278
Top Industries
Agriculture (cotton, soybeans, rice)
Catfish farming and processing
River barge operations
Major Distribution Centers
Greenville Port warehouse
Delta agricultural coop storage
Top Shippers
G
Greenville Port CommissionD
Delta Council agricultural coopC
Consolidated CatfishNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-82
Truck Stops
Love's (US-82 East)
Flash Market (US-82/US-61)
Quick Stop Truck (MS-1)
Challenges
- No interstate access (nearest I-55 is 100 miles east), Mississippi River flooding in spring, narrow Delta roads with farm equipment, and extreme heat affecting driver comfort and reefer performance.
- 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 Greenville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Greenville: Dry Van $2.31, Reefer $2.75, Flatbed $2.86. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Greenville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's (US-82 East), Flash Market (US-82/US-61), Quick Stop Truck (MS-1). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Greenville freight market include Greenville Port Commission, Delta Council agricultural coop, Consolidated Catfish. Key industries driving freight demand are agriculture (cotton, soybeans, rice), catfish farming and processing, river barge operations.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Greenville include: No interstate access (nearest I-55 is 100 miles east), Mississippi River flooding in spring, narrow Delta roads with farm equipment, and extreme heat affecting driver comfort and reefer performance.; 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.