Hendersonville, TN
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Hendersonville.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.38 |
| Reefer | $2.82 |
| Flatbed | $2.93 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
SR-386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd)US-31ESR-174SR-45I-65 (nearby via SR-386)
Top Industries
Retail and services
Healthcare
Residential construction
Tourism (Old Hickory Lake)
Nashville-market logistics
Major Distribution Centers
Servpro Industries HQ/DC Gallatin (nearby)
FedEx Ground Goodlettsville terminal
Top Shippers
N
Nashville-market carriers serve regional shippersD
Dollar General (Lebanon DC nearby)A
Amazon (Lebanon DC nearby)Nearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via SR-386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd)
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-65 Exit 97 Goodlettsville)
Love's Travel Stop (I-65 Exit 108 White House)
Challenges
- SR-386 and US-31E congestion during Nashville commute hours, limited commercial truck infrastructure in the primarily residential area, no major truck stops within city limits requiring travel to I-65, and Old Hickory Lake bridges creating traffic bottlenecks.
- 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 Hendersonville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Hendersonville: Dry Van $2.38, Reefer $2.82, Flatbed $2.93. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Hendersonville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-65 Exit 97 Goodlettsville), Love's Travel Stop (I-65 Exit 108 White House). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Hendersonville freight market include Nashville-market carriers serve regional shippers, Dollar General (Lebanon DC nearby), Amazon (Lebanon DC nearby). Key industries driving freight demand are retail and services, healthcare, residential construction.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Hendersonville include: SR-386 and US-31E congestion during Nashville commute hours, limited commercial truck infrastructure in the primarily residential area, no major truck stops within city limits requiring travel to I-65, and Old Hickory Lake bridges creating traffic bottlenecks.; 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.