Rent flatbed, dry van, and reefer trailers near Meridian, Mississippi from Motor Carrier Leasing in Elba, Alabama. Weekly rental from $199/wk, bad credit OK. I-20/I-59 junction, NAS Meridian, and railroad hub.
return ( Meridian — Mississippi's Eastern Gateway and Railroad Hub Meridian sits at the junction of I-20 (east-west) and I-59 (northeast-southwest), making it a natural crossroads in eastern Mississippi.
The city has deep roots as a railroad hub — historically one of the most important rail junctions in the South — and continues to serve as a freight crossroads.
NAS Meridian (Naval Air Station) adds military logistics, while manufacturing, timber, and distribution round out a diversified freight market.
Motor Carrier Leasing provides weekly trailer rentals from Elba, Alabama , approximately 170 miles and 3 hours from Meridian via US-84 West or I-65 to I-20 West.
We rent flatbed, dry van, and reefer trailers starting at $199/week with no long-term contract and bad credit OK.
Meridian's Freight Market Meridian's freight economy benefits from its crossroads location and a mix of military, manufacturing, and natural resources.
Key freight generators include: NAS Meridian: The Naval Air Station is a major jet pilot training base, generating military logistics including equipment, supplies, construction materials, and base support freight.
Military contract hauling from NAS Meridian is steady year-round.
Railroad and intermodal: Norfolk Southern, Kansas City Southern (now CPKC), and other carriers interchange in Meridian.
While most rail freight stays on rail, the intermodal activity generates truck drayage and last-mile delivery freight.
Peavey Electronics: Founded in Meridian, Peavey's manufacturing and distribution operations ship audio equipment and instruments across the country.
Timber and wood products: Eastern Mississippi's forests produce pine and hardwood timber that feeds mills and wood products plants.
Logs, lumber, and finished wood products are a major flatbed commodity.
Poultry processing: Meridian is in the heart of Mississippi's poultry belt.
Sanderson Farms, Tyson, and other processors operate in the region, generating significant reefer freight.
Freight Lanes from Meridian Meridian to Jackson, MS (I-20): ~90 miles.
Government, manufacturing, and distribution freight.
Meridian to Birmingham (I-20/I-59): ~150 miles.
Manufacturing, timber, and building materials.
Meridian to Tuscaloosa (I-20/I-59): ~95 miles.
Short haul with manufacturing and university supply freight.
Meridian to Hattiesburg (I-59): ~90 miles.
Timber, poultry, and military freight.
Meridian to Mobile (US-45 to I-65): ~190 miles.
Port freight, timber, and manufacturing.
Meridian to Montgomery (I-20 to I-65): ~190 miles.
Auto manufacturing, government, and distribution.
Meridian is only 3 hours from Elba and sits at the intersection of two interstates.
This makes it one of the most convenient Mississippi markets for Motor Carrier Leasing renters.
Pick up your trailer in Elba in the morning and be loading freight in Meridian by afternoon.
Available Trailer Types Flatbed Trailers Timber and lumber from eastern Miss.
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