Logistics MarketDry Van Freight Rates in Montana
Current per-mile dry van freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Montana (MT). Baseline dry van rates run around $2.05/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Billings and Missoula.
Sample dry van rates from Montana
| Lane | Miles | Market range | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-MT (regional) | 50 | $331 – $369 | $2.42 |
| MT → TX | 1,616 | $2,758 – $2,940 | $1.76 |
| MT → CA | 1,106 | $2,007 – $2,165 | $1.89 |
| MT → IL | 1,451 | $2,476 – $2,640 | $1.76 |
| MT → GA | 2,125 | $3,626 – $3,866 | $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 Montana
Montana dry van freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical dry van loads in Montana include retail goods, packaged food, paper products. Shippers using dry van equipment out of Billings 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 Montana — FAQ
What is the average dry van rate per mile in Montana?+
Dry Van freight in Montana generally prices near $2.05 per mile, with short runs inside MT carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.
How much does dry van shipping cost from Billings, MT?+
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 Montana markets have the most dry van capacity?+
Billings, Missoula, Great Falls carry the deepest dry van capacity in Montana, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.
What drives dry van rates in MT up or down?+
Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in Montana 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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