Logistics MarketDry Van Freight Rates in Maine
Current per-mile dry van freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Maine (ME). Baseline dry van rates run around $2.05/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Portland and Bangor.
Sample dry van rates from Maine
| Lane | Miles | Market range | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-ME (regional) | 50 | $331 – $369 | $2.42 |
| ME → TX | 2,236 | $3,816 – $4,068 | $1.76 |
| ME → CA | 3,335 | $5,692 – $6,068 | $1.76 |
| ME → IL | 1,299 | $2,217 – $2,363 | $1.76 |
| ME → GA | 1,386 | $2,366 – $2,522 | $1.76 |
Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact dry van rate on your lane.
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What drives dry van rates in Maine
Maine dry van freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical dry van loads in Maine include retail goods, packaged food, paper products. Shippers using dry van equipment out of Portland usually price at or near the $2.05/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.
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Dry Van freight rates in Maine — FAQ
What is the average dry van rate per mile in Maine?+
Dry Van freight in Maine generally prices near $2.05 per mile, with short runs inside ME carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.
How much does dry van shipping cost from Portland, ME?+
Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for dry van freight start around $350; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.
Which Maine markets have the most dry van capacity?+
Portland, Bangor, Augusta carry the deepest dry van capacity in Maine, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.
What drives dry van rates in ME up or down?+
Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in Maine all move dry van pricing week to week.
Is this a binding dry van freight quote?+
No. These are non-binding market benchmarks for budgeting and negotiation. Use the rate tool for a current market range on your specific lane.
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