Tanker Trucking in Butte, MT

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for tanker owner-operators in Butte.

$3.44

Rate / Mile

$25,800

Est. Gross / Month

$16,770

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

Market Region

About Tanker Trucking

Tanker trucks transport liquid cargo including petroleum products, chemicals, food-grade liquids, and water. Hazmat endorsement is typically required. Limited carrier pool supports strong rates.

Tanker Market in the Mountain West

Mountain West tanker freight includes petroleum distribution to rural areas, mining chemicals for the region's extraction industry, and crude oil transport from Wyoming and Montana fields. The long distances between fuel terminals and delivery points translate to higher per-mile rates. Water hauling for mining and energy operations is a growing niche. Winter fuel demand in mountain communities creates seasonal rate increases.

Top Tanker Lanes from Butte

Salt Lake City UT → Denver CO

Billings MT → Casper WY

Phoenix AZ → Tucson AZ

Cheyenne WY → Denver CO

Why Butte for Tanker

Key Industries

Mining
Energy
Education
Environmental remediation

Key Highways

I-90I-15MT-2

Top Shippers

Montana Resources
NorthWestern Energy
Montana Tech

Distribution Centers Near Butte

Town Pump distribution

Albertsons regional

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Tanker Trucking in Butte — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Butte is $3.44 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a tanker owner-operator based in Butte can expect approximately $25,800 gross monthly revenue and around $16,770 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top tanker lanes from the Butte market include: Salt Lake City UT → Denver CO, Billings MT → Casper WY, Phoenix AZ → Tucson AZ, Cheyenne WY → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.

Butte is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including mining, energy, education. Access to I-90, I-15, MT-2 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for tanker freight in Butte include I-90, I-15, MT-2. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.