The Jackson metropolitan area has a population of more than half a million, making it the largest metropolis in Mississippi. Such a large population requires constant shipments of food, fuel, building materials, creature comforts, and countless other supplies.
Meanwhile, local businesses have similarly pressing demands. Consider the Nissan production plant, located in the Jackson suburb of Canton. This facility requires metals, tires, gaskets, and a range of other tools and inputs on a regular basis, and not one of these items can be damaged on the road. Carriers thus have their hands full supplying businesses like this and the people of Jackson at the same time.