Georgia Trucking Cost Per Mile Calculator
2026 Georgia cost-per-mile and rate-per-mile benchmarks for owner-operators and small fleets — with GA-specific diesel, IFTA, and lane data.
- GA diesel: $3.55/gal (Q2 2026)
- GA fuel tax: 33.5¢/gal
- Sources: DOE EIA · ATRI · DAT · Truckstop · IFTA Inc.
The average all-in trucking cost per mile in Georgia in 2026 runs $1.60–$1.87/mi — 1% below the U.S. average, driven by GA diesel at $3.55/gal and state fuel tax of 33.5¢/gal. A profitable dry-van RPM floor in GA is $2.17/mi all-in.
- Definition
- Georgia Cost Per Mile — A $GA-based operator's cost per mile is total monthly operating cost divided by total miles (loaded + deadhead), adjusted for Georgia diesel price, state fuel tax, insurance rates, and IFTA reconciliation.
Why Georgia is different
Atlanta is one of the top 3 U.S. freight nodes and Port of Savannah is now the second-busiest container port in the U.S., pulling drayage + intermodal rates above regional averages.
- Atlanta outbound RPM runs 3–7% above U.S. avg thanks to reload density and short-haul (<500 mi) premium.
- Savannah drayage requires TWIC + port credentials; average dray pays $195–$275 per turn (2026).
- Peach + Vidalia onion reefer season (May–Aug) adds seasonal $0.15–$0.25/mi lift on northbound reefer.
- GA weight enforcement is strict at DOT scales on I-75 and I-95 — factor detention and overweight-permit costs into CPM.
2026 GA rate-per-mile benchmarks
| Equipment | GA spot avg | Profitable floor | vs U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.07–$2.44/mi | $2.17/mi | +1% |
| Reefer | $2.37–$2.81/mi | $2.49/mi | +1% |
| Flatbed | $2.58–$3.08/mi | $2.70/mi | +1% |
Sources: DAT & Truckstop lane data Q2 2026, adjusted for GA outbound density. Contract rates typically print 8–15% above spot.
Top outbound lanes from Georgia
- Atlanta → Miami
- Savannah → Memphis
- Atlanta → Dallas
- Savannah → Charlotte
Frequently asked questions — Georgia
What is the average trucking cost per mile in Georgia in 2026?
In 2026 the average all-in trucking cost per mile for a GA owner-operator runs $1.60–$1.87. That's 1% below the U.S. average of $1.62–$1.89/mi, driven mostly by GA diesel at $3.55/gal and state-specific fuel tax of 33.5¢/gal.
What is a good rate per mile in Georgia in 2026?
A profitable all-in RPM in Georgia starts at roughly $2.17 for dry van, $2.49 for reefer, and $2.70 for flatbed. Spot averages for GA sit at $2.07–$2.44 (van), $2.37–$2.81 (reefer), and $2.58–$3.08 (flatbed) per DAT + Truckstop Q2 2026.
How much is diesel in Georgia right now?
Q2 2026 retail diesel in Georgia averages $3.55/gal (DOE EIA weekly retail). At 6.5 MPG that's roughly $0.55/mi in fuel — before any IFTA credit/debit reconciliation.
How does IFTA affect my cost per mile in Georgia?
GA diesel motor fuel tax ~$0.335/gal; Port of Savannah drayage is a major CPM factor for GA-domiciled fleets.
Why is Georgia cost per mile lower the U.S. average?
Atlanta is one of the top 3 U.S. freight nodes and Port of Savannah is now the second-busiest container port in the U.S., pulling drayage + intermodal rates above regional averages. Combined with GA diesel at $3.55/gal and state fuel tax of 33.5¢/gal, Georgia's CPM lands 1% below the U.S. average.
What are the strongest freight lanes out of Georgia?
The strongest 2026 outbound GA lanes tracked by DAT and Truckstop are: Atlanta → Miami; Savannah → Memphis; Atlanta → Dallas; Savannah → Charlotte. RPM on these lanes typically prints above the GA state average due to reload density and lane-specific demand.