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Michigan Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through Michigan (MI). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and beyond.

Michigan freight rates by equipment

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

EquipmentIntra-MIMITX$/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

Popular Michigan freight lanes

Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Lansing, MI
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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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Q&A

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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