Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Mississippi
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Mississippi, from Gulfport and Jackson to the towns between them, coordinated by one team and hauled by carriers vetted before every dispatch.
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At a glance
Shipping in Mississippi at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-10
- I-20
- I-22
- I-55
- I-59
- I-269
- Port of Gulfport
- Port of Pascagoula
- Port of Vicksburg
- Port of Greenville
- poultry and row-crop agriculture
- shipbuilding and Gulf Coast port cargo
- forestry and wood products
- furniture and automotive manufacturing
- chemicals and oil refining
- tourism and gaming
How freight moves in Mississippi
Freight in Mississippi runs on I-10, I-20, I-22, I-55, I-59 and I-269. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Gulfport, Port of Pascagoula, Port of Vicksburg and Port of Greenville. The state's economy leans on poultry and row-crop agriculture, shipbuilding and Gulf Coast port cargo, forestry and wood products and furniture and automotive manufacturing, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Mississippi
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Mississippi, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through MDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for poultry and row-crop agriculture and shipbuilding and Gulf Coast port cargo and everything else Mississippi ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Mississippi
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Mississippi works, including the towns between them.
GulfportHarrison County
Gulfport is the Gulf Coast port city on I-10 and US-49, where the Port of Gulfport handles container and breakbulk cargo.
- I-10
- US-49
- US-90
JacksonHinds County
Jackson is the state capital and the main road junction of central Mississippi, where I-20, I-55 and I-220 meet.
- I-20
- I-55
- I-220
- US-49
SouthavenDeSoto County
Southaven is in DeSoto County, part of the Memphis metro area, where I-55 and I-269 serve a large warehouse and distribution corridor.
- I-55
- I-269
- US-51
HattiesburgForrest County
Hattiesburg is where I-59, US-49 and US-98 meet in south Mississippi.
- I-59
- US-49
- US-98
MeridianLauderdale County
Meridian sits where I-20 and I-59 cross in east Mississippi, on the I-20 route between Atlanta and Jackson.
- I-20
- I-59
- US-45
- US-80
PascagoulaJackson County
Pascagoula is on the Gulf Coast near I-10 and is home to the Port of Pascagoula, shipbuilding and refining.
- I-10
- US-90
- MS-63
TupeloLee County
Tupelo is on I-22 and US-45 in northeast Mississippi and is a center of upholstered furniture manufacturing.
- I-22
- US-45
- US-78
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Mississippi
- When oversize loads can travel
Mississippi oversize loads move in daylight hours (sunrise to sunset, or 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset above 12 ft wide), night movement is limited to loads up to 12 ft wide, and no movement is allowed after noon on the day before, or on, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
For daytime moves Mississippi requires at least a front escort on two-lane roads and a rear escort on divided highways for loads 13 ft wide or more, a police escort may be required from 18 ft wide, and any vehicle over 99 ft long needs a permit and a front and/or rear escort. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and Gulf Coast routes such as I-10 and I-110 and port operations at Gulfport and Pascagoula can be disrupted by tropical storms.
Overwidth loads may not move in inclement weather, meaning visibility under 500 ft or pavement, wind or weather conditions that make travel hazardous, and movement is prohibited on posted bridges.
MDOT's annual Harvest Permit lets trucks hauling agricultural products and unprocessed forestry products use state highways, but not Interstates, at up to 80,000 lb gross with a 10 percent tolerance over the vehicle's gross weight rating.
- If you are moving to the state
New residents have 30 days to register a vehicle in Mississippi if they hold a current registration or valid plate from their previous state, and missing the deadline brings late fees plus an additional penalty. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in Mississippi
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Mississippi?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Mississippi, including Gulfport, Jackson, Southaven and Hattiesburg, are coordinated with carriers already running those lanes. Rural addresses work too: the carrier confirms access and timing with you before arrival.
Who issues oversize permits in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Department of Transportation, Permit & Motor Carrier Division (MDOT). A load over the legal limits (13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) tall, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide) needs its permit for the exact route, and it is arranged before pickup so the machine does not wait at the yard.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Mississippi?
New residents have 30 days to register a vehicle in Mississippi if they hold a current registration or valid plate from their previous state, and missing the deadline brings late fees plus an additional penalty. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Mississippi during the year?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and Gulf Coast routes such as I-10 and I-110 and port operations at Gulfport and Pascagoula can be disrupted by tropical storms. Overwidth loads may not move in inclement weather, meaning visibility under 500 ft or pavement, wind or weather conditions that make travel hazardous, and movement is prohibited on posted bridges. MDOT's annual Harvest Permit lets trucks hauling agricultural products and unprocessed forestry products use state highways, but not Interstates, at up to 80,000 lb gross with a 10 percent tolerance over the vehicle's gross weight rating.
Can a load from Mississippi go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Mississippi travel to a Texas crossing such as Laredo or Pharr, where the transfer and the customs paperwork are coordinated with brokers on both sides.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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