Freight lane guide
Is Seattle, WA to Boise, ID 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
495 mi
Typical deadhead
85 mi
Deadhead risk
High
Lane read
Outbound can look good, but reload risk makes weak rates dangerous.
Fuel cost considerations
West Coast diesel and terrain make fuel estimates critical.
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.