Freight lane guide
Is Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL a good truck lane?
Use this lane page to pressure-test rate per total mile, deadhead, fuel cost, and broker cash-flow before you book.
Loaded miles
715 mi
Typical deadhead
80 mi
Deadhead risk
Medium
Lane read
Dense freight both ends; winter and appointment delays can change the math.
Fuel cost considerations
Long enough that a 20¢ diesel move materially changes profit.
Break-even rule for this lane
Do not judge this lane on loaded miles alone. Add loaded miles plus expected deadhead, multiply by your true cost per mile, then add the margin you need for risk, time, and the next reload.