North Dakota freight rates per mile

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

    North Dakota · ND · plains

    Spot rate bands by trailer type

    van
    $2.23 /mi avg
    Range: $2.00 – $2.45 /mi
    reefer
    $2.60 /mi avg
    Range: $2.35 – $2.85 /mi
    flatbed
    $2.75 /mi avg
    Range: $2.50 – $3.00 /mi

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

    Top outbound lanes from North Dakota

    • North Dakota → regional Midwest
    • North Dakota → Southeast
    • North Dakota → Texas

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