Estimate truckload, reefer, flatbed, hot-shot, and power-only rates using current load-board market data. Then quote in 60 seconds with live carrier bids.
Freight rates per mile in 2026 average $2.30/mi for dry van, $2.65/mi for reefer, $2.92/mi for flatbed, $3.10/mi for step-deck, $3.20/mi for hot-shot, and $1.70/mi for power-only — all-in including fuel surcharge. Rates fluctuate daily with capacity, fuel, and seasonality; long-haul lanes (1,500+ miles) typically run at the lower end of these ranges, while short-haul deadhead-heavy lanes run higher. The calculator above estimates total cost for your specific equipment + distance.
National blended averages from live multi-board market data (TruckerPath, Truckstop, 123Loadboard, plus direct shipper loads). Rates are all-in linehaul including fuel surcharge — not base + FSC.
| Equipment | Low | National avg | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.10/mi | $2.30/mi | $2.50/mi | Most common equipment. Cheapest because supply is largest. |
| Reefer | $2.40/mi | $2.65/mi | $2.90/mi | ~15% premium over van. Higher with produce season. |
| Flatbed | $2.65/mi | $2.92/mi | $3.20/mi | Construction season (Apr–Oct) pushes rates higher. |
| Step Deck | $2.80/mi | $3.10/mi | $3.40/mi | Specialized; tighter capacity than flatbed. |
| Hot Shot | $2.90/mi | $3.20/mi | $3.50/mi | Partial loads under 26,000 lb. Faster pickup, higher rate. |
| Power Only | $1.50/mi | $1.70/mi | $1.90/mi | Tractor + your trailer. Cheapest because no trailer cost. |
An all-in freight rate rolls four components into one number:
Average national dry van rate runs $2.10–$2.50/mi, reefer $2.40–$2.90/mi, flatbed $2.65–$3.20/mi, step-deck $2.80–$3.40/mi, hot-shot $2.90–$3.50/mi, and power-only $1.50–$1.90/mi. Long-haul (1,500+ mi) lanes run at the lower end; short-haul deadhead-heavy lanes run higher.
All-in rate = base rate per mile × distance + fuel surcharge + accessorials. Base rate comes from live load board market averages. Our quote engine surfaces this plus competing carrier bids so you see actual market pricing, not arbitrary broker markup.
Base rate is the linehaul figure before fuel surcharge and accessorials. All-in includes everything. Our quotes are always all-in.
Defensible market estimate, accurate to ±15% on most lanes. For an actual bookable price, our quote engine pulls live carrier bids on your specific lane.
Capacity vs. demand shifts daily. Fuel changes weekly. Holiday seasons, weather, and port congestion can swing a lane 20–40% in a week.
Our quote engine pulls live carrier bids on your specific lane — that's the actual bookable price, not an estimate.