Kentucky freight rates per mile

    Indicative outbound spot rates ($/mile, all-in) for Kentucky, drawn from rolling 12-month DAT/Truckstop averages for the southeast region. For your real-time book, use Hayes Lane Analytics or DAT iQ.

    Kentucky · KY · southeast

    Spot rate bands by trailer type

    van
    $2.27 /mi avg
    Range: $2.05 – $2.50 /mi
    reefer
    $2.65 /mi avg
    Range: $2.40 – $2.90 /mi
    flatbed
    $2.80 /mi avg
    Range: $2.55 – $3.05 /mi

    All-in rates include fuel surcharge. Spot market only — contract rates run 10–20% lower but with steadier volume.

    Top outbound lanes from Kentucky

    • Kentucky → regional Midwest
    • Kentucky → Southeast
    • Kentucky → Texas

    Know your real RPM, not just the market's

    Spot averages are a benchmark — your truck's revenue per mile depends on deadhead, fuel, detention, and accessorials. Hayes calculates true RPM and net profit per load automatically.

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