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Rhode Island Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through Rhode Island (RI). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and beyond.

Rhode Island freight rates by equipment

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

EquipmentIntra-RIRITX$/mile
Dry Van$331 – $369$3,447 – $3,675$2.05
Flatbed$425 – $475$4,288 – $4,572$2.55
Reefer$402 – $448$3,951 – $4,213$2.35
Box Truck$260 – $290$3,111 – $3,317$1.85

Benchmarks refreshed daily from public market data. Sample rates only — use the calculator for your exact lane.

Rhode Island freight rates by trailer type

Popular Rhode Island freight lanes

Providence, RI
Warwick, RI
Cranston, RI
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How Rhode Island freight rates are calculated

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

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

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Q&A

Rhode Island freight rates FAQ

01What are average freight rates per mile in Rhode Island?+

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

02How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Rhode Island?+

A full truckload from Providence, RI 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 Rhode Island have the most freight?+

Providence, Warwick, Cranston are the primary freight markets in Rhode Island, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.

04Why did my Rhode Island freight rate change?+

Truckload pricing in RI 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 Rhode Island 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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