What is the general cost per mile to ship truckload freight?

Question

What is the general cost per mile to ship truckload freight?

Answer 1

You said truck so im assuming you mean big truck like an 18 wheeler. I drive on so ill be close. Right now at the cost of fuel an independent will be 1.50 to 2.00 dollars a mile. If its an oversized load it will be more. If it needs an escort it will be even more.

Answer 2

generally it varies due to other factors such as weight or is there something else going to the same place call around and get a good price

Answer 3

It really depends on many factors.  Sometimes truck brokers will quote on the penny-weight or some times a flat rate per trip.  Long hauls charge different than local shipments.  You will need to find a reputable truck broker and get a rate then search the internet and phone books for truck companys in the area you want to load or unload at.  If you call a company and they are ot interested, call some more and ask them if they know of anybody who may be interested in your cargo.  good luck!