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Dry Van Trucking in Troy, MI

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for dry van owner-operators in Troy.

$2.49

Rate / Mile

$21,165

Est. Gross / Month

$13,757

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

Market Region

About Dry Van Trucking

Dry van is the most common trailer type in the US, hauling general freight, consumer goods, and packaged products. High availability means competitive rates, but consistent volume keeps utilization strong.

Dry Van Market in the Midwest

The Midwest is the crossroads of American freight, with Chicago serving as the undisputed hub. I-80, I-90, and I-70 carry enormous dry van volume connecting coasts. Automotive parts, consumer goods, and agricultural products make up the bulk of loads. Competition is fierce but volume is massive. Carriers based near Chicago, Indianapolis, or Columbus benefit from exceptional load availability in virtually every direction.

Top Dry Van Lanes from Troy

1
Chicago IL → Detroit MI
2
Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH
3
Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO
4
St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Troy for Dry Van

Key Industries

  • Automotive engineering and R&D
  • Corporate headquarters
  • Financial services
  • Technology and IT
  • Professional services

Key Highways

I-75M-59 (Big Beaver Road)Crooks RoadRochester RoadMaple RoadCoolidge Highway

Top Shippers

  • Magna International
  • Continental AG
  • Cummins Meritor
  • Kelly Services

Distribution Centers Near Troy

Cummins Meritor distribution (Troy)
Continental aftermarket DC
UPS Store distribution hub
Federal-Mogul parts center (nearby)

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Dry Van Trucking in Troy — FAQ

The modelled dry van rate for Troy is $2.49 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the Midwest region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.
Based on current market estimates, a dry van owner-operator based in Troy can expect approximately $21,165 gross monthly revenue and around $13,757 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top dry van lanes from the Troy market include: Chicago IL → Detroit MI, Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH, Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO, St. Louis MO → Nashville TN. These lanes reflect the Midwest freight patterns and may vary by season.
Troy sits in the Midwest freight region, and its freight base is driven by automotive engineering and r&d, corporate headquarters, financial services. It is served by I-75, M-59 (Big Beaver Road), Crooks Road, so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for dry van depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.
Key highways for dry van freight in Troy include I-75, M-59 (Big Beaver Road), Crooks Road, Rochester Road, Maple Road, Coolidge Highway. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.

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