Mixed hazmat classes: what it pays per mile
Loads carrying more than one hazard class on the same trailer, which is common for chemical distributors and packaging plants. Placarded Dangerous, or each class separately. Here is what moving it has paid, by distance and period, from LIVE Global Logistics' own loads.
Rate per mile by distance
| Distance band | Period | Loads | Median $/mi | 25th pct | 75th pct | Median total | vs dry van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-249 mi | 2024-2026 | 6 | $5.69 | $4.85 | $6.02 | $845 | +58% |
| 50-249 mi | 2021-2023 | 47 | $6.35 | $5.21 | $8.44 | $1,000 | +15% |
| 50-249 mi | 2015-2020 | 25 | $4.59 | $3.54 | $6.11 | $750 | +18% |
| 250-499 mi | 2024-2026 | 24 | $3.41 | $3.02 | $3.87 | $1,300 | -3% |
| 250-499 mi | 2021-2023 | 168 | $4.27 | $3.41 | $5.11 | $1,500 | +4% |
| 250-499 mi | 2015-2020 | 87 | $2.58 | $2.19 | $3.18 | $850 | +14% |
| 500-749 mi | 2024-2026 | 43 | $2.73 | $2.44 | $2.97 | $1,800 | -2% |
| 500-749 mi | 2021-2023 | 171 | $3.77 | $3.20 | $4.35 | $2,400 | -8% |
| 500-749 mi | 2015-2020 | 32 | $2.36 | $2.07 | $3.02 | $1,500 | +12% |
| 750-999 mi | 2024-2026 | 18 | $2.71 | $2.44 | $3.03 | $2,400 | +5% |
| 750-999 mi | 2021-2023 | 224 | $3.55 | $2.96 | $4.09 | $3,000 | +22% |
| 750-999 mi | 2015-2020 | 97 | $2.72 | $2.19 | $2.73 | $2,400 | +31% |
| 1000-1499 mi | 2024-2026 | 94 | $2.21 | $2.13 | $2.32 | $2,500 | -6% |
| 1000-1499 mi | 2021-2023 | 241 | $2.79 | $2.45 | $3.15 | $3,200 | +6% |
| 1000-1499 mi | 2015-2020 | 70 | $2.24 | $1.96 | $2.32 | $2,650 | +9% |
| 1500+ mi | 2024-2026 | 4 | $2.21 | $1.98 | $2.47 | $3,650 | +16% |
| 1500+ mi | 2021-2023 | 35 | $2.94 | $2.55 | $3.24 | $4,900 | +37% |
| 1500+ mi | 2015-2020 | 15 | $2.05 | $1.68 | $2.83 | $3,200 | +9% |
All-in rate per mile: linehaul plus fuel surcharge plus accessorials, divided by billed miles. Try a specific distance in the calculator →
Mixed hazmat lanes on record (13)
| Lane | Loads | Miles | Median $/mi | Median total | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR → Saint Pauls, NC | 123 | 879 | $3.64 | $3,200 | 2019–2023 |
| Laredo, TX → Belmont, NC | 43 | 1,369 | $2.32 | $3,100 | 2020–2022 |
| Houston, TX → Greensboro, NC | 32 | 1,130 | $2.21 | $2,500 | 2019–2025 |
| Grapevine, TX → Winston Salem, NC | 30 | 1,118 | $2.32 | $2,600 | 2019–2024 |
| North Little Rock, AR → Sanford, NC | 25 | 867 | $3.03 | $2,600 | 2020–2021 |
| Maurice, LA → Kemp, TX | 17 | 390 | $2.16 | $850 | 2019–2021 |
| Joliet, IL → Greensboro, NC | 16 | 737 | $3.62 | $2,675 | 2021–2024 |
| Corsicana, TX → Charlotte, NC | 16 | 1,008 | $2.56 | $2,575 | 2019–2024 |
| Greensboro, NC → Fredericksburg, PA | 14 | 418 | $7.71 | $3,226 | 2021–2022 |
| Greensboro, NC → Holland, MI | 14 | 743 | $4.13 | $3,100 | 2021–2022 |
| Bryan, TX → Claremont, NC | 13 | 1,105 | $3.08 | $3,400 | 2021–2022 |
| Grapevine, TX → High Point, NC | 11 | 1,128 | $2.13 | $2,400 | 2024–2025 |
| Temple, TX → Fletcher, NC | 10 | 1,051 | $2.66 | $2,800 | 2019–2022 |
Other freight classes
Questions
What is mixed hazmat classes freight?
Freight carrying loads carrying more than one hazard class on the same trailer, which is common for chemical distributors and packaging plants. Placards: Dangerous, or each class separately. Common UN numbers: several UN numbers on one bill of lading. The driver needs a hazmat endorsement, the carrier needs hazmat registration and the right insurance, and the bill of lading must carry the proper shipping name, UN number, class and packing group.
How much more does Mixed hazmat freight pay than dry van?
In 2024 to 2026 the premium over dry van on the same distance band ran 58% at 50-249 miles, -3% at 250-499 miles, -2% at 500-749 miles, 5% at 750-999 miles, -6% at 1000-1499 miles, 16% at 1500+ miles. The premium pays for the endorsement, the placards, the paperwork and the fact that fewer trucks can take the load.
Who can haul Mixed hazmat freight?
A carrier with hazmat registration, a driver with the H endorsement and training on the shipper's product, placards on all four sides, and insurance at the level the shipper's contract requires. Most load boards hide these loads from carriers without the endorsement, which is why the rates sit above dry van.
Where does this data come from?
LIVE Global Logistics' own moved loads, 2015 to 2026. Rate per mile is total charges divided by billed miles. Loads under 50 miles or outside $0.80 to $15.00 per mile are excluded. Medians, not averages. Data updated 2026-10-27.