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Complete reefer owner-operator guide for South Dakota (SD) — estimated market rates, top freight lanes, key industries, and regulations affecting reefer carriers in the Midwest region.
Rate Per Mile
$2.83
+1.1% vs national avg
Est. Gross Monthly
$25,470
Est. Net Monthly
$16,556
After ~35% expenses
| Metric | South Dakota | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate/Mile | $2.83 | $2.80 | +1.1% |
| Fuel Tax | 28.0c/gal | ~32c/gal | Below avg |
| Freight Volume | low | moderate | - |
Midwest reefer freight centers on food processing and distribution. Chicago's massive cold storage infrastructure, meat processing plants across Iowa and Nebraska, and dairy operations in Wisconsin generate steady year-round demand. Harvest season (August through November) adds grain-to-processor and fresh produce lanes. The region's central location creates efficient outbound lanes to both coasts.
Lanes are based on the Midwest region where South Dakota is located. Actual lane availability varies by season and market conditions.
South Dakota's major shippers including Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls) and Daktronics generate consistent reefer freight. The state's low freight volume and 8/10 owner-operator friendliness score make it a strong market for reefer carriers.
Sioux Falls, SD
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Rapid City, SD
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Aberdeen, SD
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Fuel tax in South Dakota: 28.0 cents/gallon. No toll roads. Extreme cold; blizzards; I-90 closures; Black Hills mountain roads.
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