New Orleans to Jackson Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting New Orleans, LA to Jackson, MS (190 miles). Connects New Orleans's port to Mississippi's distribution network via I-55.
What do truck dispatch rates run from New Orleans to Jackson?
New Orleans to Jackson is a 190-mile lane paying about $504 - $580 per load, near $2.65 - $3.05 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, distribution-connected freight and agricultural/manufacturing freight.
- Distance
- 190 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $504 - $580
- Rate per mile
- $2.65 - $3.05
- Transit time
- Same day / 3 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and can shift during hurricane season. See our dispatch fee structure.
New Orleans to Jackson
New Orleans to Jackson is a 190-mile, roughly 3-hour run north on I-55, connecting Louisiana's port gateway to Mississippi's capital and logistics crossroads. Jackson sits at the intersection of I-20 and I-55, and Averitt's recently opened 100,000-square-foot distribution facility and 57-door LTL terminal reflect the metro's growing logistics footprint.
Origin
New Orleans, LA
Destination
Jackson, MS
Distance
190 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 3 hrs
Average Rate
$504 - $580
Rate per Mile
$2.65 - $3.05
190-mile lane, about 3 hours on I-55
Jackson sits at the crossroads of I-20 and I-55
Averitt operates a 100,000-square-foot distribution facility and 57-door LTL terminal in Jackson
New Orleans to Jackson: route facts a driver should know
Averitt opened a new distribution hub in Jackson
LTL carrier Averitt opened a 100,000-square-foot distribution and fulfillment facility in Jackson with a 57-door LTL terminal attached, built to also serve rail connections and freight moving to and from the ports in New Orleans and Mobile.
Source: FreightWaves, Averitt Jackson facility coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
A Nissan plant near Jackson builds 400,000 vehicles a year
The Nissan Canton Assembly Plant, just outside Jackson, has capacity to produce 400,000 vehicles a year and has been running since 2003, generating steady inbound parts freight and outbound finished-vehicle freight.
Source: Wikipedia, Nissan Canton Assembly Plant. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for New Orleans to Jackson?
About $172.55 this week. The lane is 190 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 29 gallons, and diesel is averaging $5.90 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 190 mi
- Diesel needed
- 29 gal
- Price used
- $5.90/gal
- Fuel cost
- $172.55
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, distribution-connected freight and agricultural/manufacturing freight fill the trailers heading north.
- Consumer Goods
- Retail Distribution
- Food Products
What makes the New Orleans to Jackson lane difficult?
Hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt the New Orleans end of this route
Hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt the New Orleans end of this route.
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Competition from established Jackson-based carriers can pressure rates
Competition from established Jackson-based carriers can pressure rates.
What freight moves on the New Orleans to Jackson lane?
What travels between New Orleans and Jackson, and why the crossroads location matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Retail Distribution
- •Food Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Distribution-center-connected freight
- •Consumer goods
- •Agricultural and manufacturing freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Distribution-connected freight (steady)
- •Hurricane-prep and resupply freight (June-November)
When is the New Orleans to Jackson lane busiest?
Retail timing and hurricane season both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady distribution freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Hurricane-season disruption risk (June-November)
- •Steady distribution freight year-round
Hurricane Risk?
Real on the New Orleans end; Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt operations.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, tracking Jackson's consistent automotive and distribution freight.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the New Orleans to Jackson lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a storm contingency.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical distribution-center-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fixed delivery date during an active hurricane without a contingency plan.
Rate Negotiation Tips for New Orleans to Jackson
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At 190 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Automotive parts and finished-vehicle freight is worth asking about given the Nissan plant near Jackson.
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Averitt's new Jackson terminal is a sign of real, growing freight volume in the market.
How do I find a backhaul load on the New Orleans to Jackson lane?
Jackson's growing logistics footprint makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Jackson, MS
- •Regional distribution hubs near Jackson
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With $21 billion in new Mississippi capital investment in 2025, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •A short regional corridor with dependable freight.
- •Pre-book return freight on load boards before you arrive, so you don't sit empty
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Jackson's automotive and distribution base gives you real backhaul options.
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New Orleans's port and petrochemical freight keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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Check freight tied to Averitt's new terminal for a quick pickup.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the New Orleans to Jackson lane?
Three notes before this crossroads-corridor run.
Check hurricane advisories before running this lane June through November.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Check current Jackson-area freight-market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
If your equipment fits, ask about automotive parts or finished-vehicle freight tied to the Nissan Canton plant just outside Jackson.
New Orleans to Jackson Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Jackson's logistics growth, and hurricane season.
The lane data shows about $504 - $580 per load, or $2.65 - $3.05 a mile, across 190 miles.
It sits at the crossroads of I-20 and I-55, and Averitt recently opened a 100,000-square-foot distribution facility and 57-door LTL terminal there.
About 3 hours for the 190 miles on I-55.
Reasonably, given the metro's growing logistics footprint and Mississippi's record capital investment.
Other Louisiana freight lanes we dispatch
- New Orleans to Birmingham
- New Orleans to Lake Charles
- New Orleans to Little Rock
- New Orleans to Shreveport
- New Orleans to Mobile
- New Orleans to Kansas City
Local resources
Also serving the other end of this lane
Dry Van owner-operator, Southeast: +$2,550/week after moving to $2.85/mi on automotive parts / retail / beverage freight.
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