Hopkinsville, KY
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Hopkinsville.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.39 |
| Reefer | $2.83 |
| Flatbed | $2.94 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-41AUS-68Pennyrile ParkwayKY-91US-41
Top Industries
Military logistics
Agriculture
Automotive parts
Food processing
Manufacturing
Major Distribution Centers
Fort Campbell military logistics center
Walmart DC (Clarksville TN nearby)
Dollar General DC
Top Shippers
U
US Army Fort CampbellW
WalmartC
Conagra BrandsH
HP Pelzer automotiveNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-41A
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (US-41A South)
Love's Travel Stop (Pennyrile Parkway Exit 86)
Challenges
- No direct interstate access, military convoy restrictions on US-41A, and limited truck services outside the US-41A corridor.
- 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 Hopkinsville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Hopkinsville: Dry Van $2.39, Reefer $2.83, Flatbed $2.94. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Hopkinsville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (US-41A South), Love's Travel Stop (Pennyrile Parkway Exit 86). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Hopkinsville freight market include US Army Fort Campbell, Walmart, Conagra Brands, HP Pelzer automotive. Key industries driving freight demand are military logistics, agriculture, automotive parts.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Hopkinsville include: No direct interstate access, military convoy restrictions on US-41A, and limited truck services outside the US-41A corridor.; 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.