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Kentucky Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through Kentucky (KY). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and beyond.

Kentucky freight rates by equipment

Sample market rates for common Kentucky lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.

EquipmentIntra-KYKY → TX$/mile
Dry Van$331 – $369$1,962 – $2,116$2.05
Flatbed$425 – $475$2,440 – $2,632$2.55
Reefer$402 – $448$2,248 – $2,426$2.35
Box Truck$260 – $290$1,770 – $1,910$1.85

Kentucky freight rates by trailer type

Dry Van rates in Kentucky

Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of Kentucky.

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Flatbed rates in Kentucky

Market flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of Kentucky.

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Reefer rates in Kentucky

Market reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of Kentucky.

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Box Truck rates in Kentucky

Market box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of Kentucky.

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Popular Kentucky freight lanes

Louisville, KY
Lexington, KY
Bowling Green, KY
  • Louisville, KY → Dallas, TX freight rates
  • Louisville, KY → Los Angeles, CA freight rates
  • Louisville, KY → Chicago, IL freight rates
  • Intra-state Kentucky short-haul and regional rates
  • Louisville, KY long-haul cross-country freight

How Kentucky freight rates are calculated

Kentucky freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of Louisville. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any Kentucky shipment.

Looking for dry van rates in Kentucky, flatbed rates out of Louisville, reefer rates into Kentucky, or box truck pricing inside Kentucky? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.

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Kentucky freight rates FAQ

What are average freight rates per mile in Kentucky?+

Dry van freight out of Kentucky generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside KY price higher per mile than long-haul runs.

How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Kentucky?+

A full truckload from Louisville, KY typically ranges from a few hundred dollars on short intrastate runs to several thousand on cross-country lanes. Run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current range.

Which cities in Kentucky have the most freight?+

Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green are the primary freight markets in Kentucky, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.

Why did my Kentucky freight rate change?+

Truckload pricing in KY moves with fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, weather, and how many trucks are already in the market on the day you ship.

How do I get a freight quote for a Kentucky lane?+

Enter your pickup city and state, delivery city and state, and trailer type in the free Logistics Market rate tool and you will get a market range instantly.

Still guessing what your lane should cost? Get a free market freight rate in seconds.

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