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Complete tanker owner-operator guide for South Dakota (SD) — estimated market rates, top freight lanes, key industries, and regulations affecting tanker carriers in the Midwest region.
Rate Per Mile
$3.20
+0.0% vs national avg
Est. Gross Monthly
$24,000
Est. Net Monthly
$15,600
After ~35% expenses
| Metric | South Dakota | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate/Mile | $3.20 | $3.20 | +0.0% |
| Fuel Tax | 28.0c/gal | ~32c/gal | Below avg |
| Freight Volume | low | moderate | - |
Midwest tanker freight revolves around petroleum distribution, ethanol transport, and chemical supply chains for the region's manufacturing base. The concentration of ethanol plants across Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana creates steady demand. Chicago and Toledo are major refinery and distribution hubs. Food-grade tanker work serves the region's massive dairy, beverage, and cooking oil industries.
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 tanker freight. The state's low freight volume and 8/10 owner-operator friendliness score make it a strong market for tanker 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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