Freight lane guide
Is Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN 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
410 mi
Typical deadhead
60 mi
Deadhead risk
Medium
Lane read
Good lane density, but weather and city delays require margin.
Fuel cost considerations
Cold-weather MPG loss can erase thin negotiate loads.
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.