Reefer Trucking in Jacksonville, FL

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

$3.04

Rate / Mile

$27,360

Est. Gross / Month

$17,784

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

Market Region

About Reefer Trucking

Refrigerated trailers transport temperature-sensitive freight including produce, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Reefer carriers earn premium rates due to equipment costs and strict cold chain compliance.

Reefer Market in the Southeast

Southeast reefer demand is driven by produce season from Florida and Georgia, poultry processing across the region, and year-round foodservice delivery to tourist destinations. Florida's produce season (October through May) creates strong northbound demand, while return loads of frozen and refrigerated goods keep utilization high. The Lakeland FL area is the epicenter of Southeast reefer freight.

Top Reefer Lanes from Jacksonville

Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Lakeland FL → Charlotte NC

Savannah GA → Nashville TN

Jacksonville FL → Richmond VA

Why Jacksonville for Reefer

Key Industries

Railroad logistics
Port operations
Financial services
Healthcare
Military (NAS Jacksonville)

Key Highways

I-95I-10I-295US-1US-17SR-9B

Top Shippers

CSX Transportation
Southeastern Grocers
Johnson & Johnson
Gate Petroleum

Distribution Centers Near Jacksonville

Amazon JAX2 (Jacksonville)

CSX Corporate HQ (Jacksonville)

Southeastern Grocers HQ & DC (Jacksonville)

Publix Distribution (Jacksonville)

Johnson & Johnson Vision DC (Jacksonville)

Gate Petroleum HQ (Jacksonville)

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Reefer Trucking in Jacksonville — FAQ

The estimated reefer rate in Jacksonville is $3.04 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a reefer owner-operator based in Jacksonville can expect approximately $27,360 gross monthly revenue and around $17,784 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top reefer lanes from the Jacksonville market include: Miami FL → Atlanta GA, Lakeland FL → Charlotte NC, Savannah GA → Nashville TN, Jacksonville FL → Richmond VA. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Jacksonville is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including railroad logistics, port operations, financial services. Access to I-95, I-10, I-295 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for reefer freight in Jacksonville include I-95, I-10, I-295, US-1, US-17, SR-9B. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.