Heavy haul / oversize freight rate per mile
$3.50 - $8.00/mile
National-average reference range (DAT 2026 basis, all-in including fuel surcharge). Reference ranges only, your lane, season, and fuel will move these. Always price your own load. Price your load with the calculator below.
Low end
$3.50/mi
High end
$8.00/mi
Typical fuel economy
5 mpg
What drives the Heavy Haul rate
- Multi-state, multi-axle permits add days of lead time and significant per-move fees.
- Police or pilot car escort requirements are mandatory on many oversize and overweight routes.
- Specialized equipment (low-boys, extendable flatbeds) is rare, which supports rate premiums.
- Bridge clearances, utility coordination, and route surveys add fixed pre-move cost.
How to price your Heavy Haul load
Get permit, escort, and route survey quotes before committing to a rate. Divide total project revenue by loaded miles to check your effective per-mile against operating costs in the calculator below.
Open load profit calculatorFrequently asked questions
Heavy haul / oversize is $3.50-$8.00/mile all-in (DAT 2026 national average). Your specific lane, season, and fuel costs will move these numbers significantly in either direction, so always price from your actual lane data before accepting a load.
