Car Hauler Trucking in Memphis, TN

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for car hauler owner-operators in Memphis.

$1.63

Rate / Mile

$13,040

Est. Gross / Month

$8,476

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

Market Region

About Car Hauler Trucking

Car haulers transport 8-10 vehicles per load between dealerships, auctions, ports, and manufacturers. Rates are per-vehicle rather than per-mile, with premium pricing for enclosed transport and long-distance moves.

Car Hauler Market in the Southeast

Flatbed freight in the Southeast benefits from year-round construction activity, lumber production, and a strong manufacturing base. The region's milder winters mean more consistent demand compared to northern markets. Steel and building materials move steadily between production facilities and job sites. Atlanta serves as the primary redistribution point, with strong outbound lanes in every direction.

Top Car Hauler Lanes from Memphis

Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC

Birmingham AL → Nashville TN

Savannah GA → Jacksonville FL

Knoxville TN → Raleigh NC

Why Memphis for Car Hauler

Key Industries

Air freight & logistics
Medical devices
Automotive parts
Consumer retail
Paper & packaging

Key Highways

I-40I-55I-240I-22US-78

Top Shippers

FedEx
Nike
AutoZone
International Paper

Distribution Centers Near Memphis

FedEx World Hub (Memphis International Airport)

Nike North American Distribution Center (Memphis)

Williams-Sonoma Distribution Center (Olive Branch, MS)

Medtronic Distribution (Memphis)

AutoZone Corporate HQ & DC (Memphis)

International Paper (Memphis)

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Car Hauler Trucking in Memphis — FAQ

The estimated car hauler rate in Memphis is $1.63 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 car hauler owner-operator based in Memphis can expect approximately $13,040 gross monthly revenue and around $8,476 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top car hauler lanes from the Memphis market include: Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC, Birmingham AL → Nashville TN, Savannah GA → Jacksonville FL, Knoxville TN → Raleigh NC. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Memphis is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including air freight & logistics, medical devices, automotive parts. Access to I-40, I-55, I-240 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for car hauler freight in Memphis include I-40, I-55, I-240, I-22, US-78. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.