Michigan freight rates by equipment
Sample market rates for common Michigan lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.
| Equipment | Intra-MI | MI → TX | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $331 – $369 | $2,364 – $2,520 | $2.05 |
| Flatbed | $425 – $475 | $2,940 – $3,134 | $2.55 |
| Reefer | $402 – $448 | $2,709 – $2,889 | $2.35 |
| Box Truck | $260 – $290 | $2,133 – $2,275 | $1.85 |
Benchmarks refreshed daily from public market data. Sample rates only — use the calculator for your exact lane.
Michigan freight rates by trailer type
Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of Michigan.
See dry van ratesMarket flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of Michigan.
See flatbed ratesMarket reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of Michigan.
See reefer ratesMarket box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of Michigan.
See box truck ratesPopular Michigan freight lanes
- Detroit, MI → Dallas, TX freight rates
- Detroit, MI → Los Angeles, CA freight rates
- Detroit, MI → Chicago, IL freight rates
- Intra-state Michigan short-haul and regional rates
- Detroit, MI long-haul cross-country freight
How Michigan freight rates are calculated
Michigan freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of Detroit. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any Michigan shipment.
Looking for dry van rates in Michigan, flatbed rates out of Detroit, reefer rates into Michigan, or box truck pricing inside Michigan? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.
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Michigan freight rates FAQ
01What are average freight rates per mile in Michigan?+
Dry van freight out of Michigan generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside MI price higher per mile than long-haul runs.
02How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Michigan?+
A full truckload from Detroit, MI 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 Michigan have the most freight?+
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing are the primary freight markets in Michigan, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.
04Why did my Michigan freight rate change?+
Truckload pricing in MI 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 Michigan 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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