Maine freight rates by equipment
Sample market rates for common Maine lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.
| Equipment | Intra-ME | ME → TX | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $331 – $369 | $3,816 – $4,068 | $2.05 |
| Flatbed | $425 – $475 | $4,747 – $5,061 | $2.55 |
| Reefer | $402 – $448 | $4,374 – $4,664 | $2.35 |
| Box Truck | $260 – $290 | $3,443 – $3,671 | $1.85 |
Benchmarks refreshed daily from public market data. Sample rates only — use the calculator for your exact lane.
Maine freight rates by trailer type
Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of Maine.
See dry van ratesMarket flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of Maine.
See flatbed ratesMarket reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of Maine.
See reefer ratesMarket box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of Maine.
See box truck ratesPopular Maine freight lanes
- Portland, ME → Dallas, TX freight rates
- Portland, ME → Los Angeles, CA freight rates
- Portland, ME → Chicago, IL freight rates
- Intra-state Maine short-haul and regional rates
- Portland, ME long-haul cross-country freight
How Maine freight rates are calculated
Maine freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of Portland. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any Maine shipment.
Looking for dry van rates in Maine, flatbed rates out of Portland, reefer rates into Maine, or box truck pricing inside Maine? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.
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Maine freight rates FAQ
01What are average freight rates per mile in Maine?+
Dry van freight out of Maine generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside ME price higher per mile than long-haul runs.
02How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Maine?+
A full truckload from Portland, ME 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.
03Which cities in Maine have the most freight?+
Portland, Bangor, Augusta are the primary freight markets in Maine, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.
04Why did my Maine freight rate change?+
Truckload pricing in ME moves with fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, weather, and how many trucks are already in the market on the day you ship.
05How do I get a freight quote for a Maine 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.
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