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Statistics About The Average Rate Per Mile For Truck Drivers
The average rate per mile for truck drivers typically falls within the range of $0.40 to $0.60.
In this post, we will discuss the average rates per mile for various types of truck drivers in the United States, based on recent statistics and data. From van rates to flatbed owner-operators and reefer truck drivers, we will analyze the fluctuations and trends in pay rates within the trucking industry.
Statistic 1
"The national average van rates for truckers increased to $2.66 per mile in September 2021."
Statistic 2
"For flatbed owner-operators, average rates are $3.13 per mile."
Statistic 3
"In 2020, refrigerated ("reefer") truck drivers had an average rate of $2.62 per mile."
Statistic 4
"Reefer rates have reached up to $3.11 per mile in 2021, a significant increase over previous years."
Statistic 5
"Hotshot truckers, those using smaller trucks, can average around $1.50 to $2 per mile."
Statistic 6
"In 2020, flatbed rates averaged $2.64 per mile, according to Transport Topics."
Statistic 7
"The tank truck hauling averages $3.18 per mile for owner operators."
Statistic 8
"For truck load (TL) carriers, rates saw an all-time high of $3.80 per mile in October 2020."
Statistic 9
"The average trucking cost per mile in the U.S. is $1.82 inclusive of all operational costs."
Statistic 10
"The average "operational cost" per mile, which includes fuel, maintenance, tires, and repairs, for truckers in 2017 was $1.69."
Statistic 11
"As per OTR trucking mode, the rate per mile was reported to be an average of $2.01 in 2020."
Statistic 12
"The long-haul solo trucker average for all-in pay rate was found to be $0.59 per mile in 2020."
Statistic 13
"According to the American Transportation Research Institute, the average cost per mile for trucking companies was $1.82 in 2021."
Statistic 14
"Owner-operators usually get paid around 85% to 87% of the freight rate."
Statistic 15
"Truck driver salaries have seen an increase of 40% since 2013, that's $0.29 per mile (average of $0.40 per mile in 2018 to $0.69 per mile in 2018)."
Statistic 16
"Experienced flatbedders can earn between $0.50 and $0.60 per mile."
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