Logistics MarketReefer Freight Rates in Montana
Current per-mile reefer freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Montana (MT). Baseline reefer rates run around $2.35/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Billings and Missoula.
Sample reefer rates from Montana
| Lane | Miles | Market range | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-MT (regional) | 50 | $402 – $448 | $2.77 |
| MT → TX | 1,616 | $3,161 – $3,371 | $2.02 |
| MT → CA | 1,106 | $2,300 – $2,482 | $2.16 |
| MT → IL | 1,451 | $2,838 – $3,026 | $2.02 |
| MT → GA | 2,125 | $4,158 – $4,432 | $2.02 |
Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact reefer rate on your lane.
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What drives reefer rates in Montana
Montana reefer freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical reefer loads in Montana include produce, meat and seafood, dairy. Shippers using reefer equipment out of Billings usually price at or near the $2.35/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.
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Reefer freight rates in Montana — FAQ
What is the average reefer rate per mile in Montana?+
Reefer freight in Montana generally prices near $2.35 per mile, with short runs inside MT carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.
How much does reefer shipping cost from Billings, MT?+
Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for reefer freight start around $425; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.
Which Montana markets have the most reefer capacity?+
Billings, Missoula, Great Falls carry the deepest reefer capacity in Montana, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.
What drives reefer rates in MT up or down?+
Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in Montana all move reefer pricing week to week.
Is this a binding reefer 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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