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Complete tanker owner-operator guide for Montana (MT) — estimated market rates, top freight lanes, key industries, and regulations affecting tanker carriers in the Mountain West region.
Rate Per Mile
$3.55
+10.9% vs national avg
Est. Gross Monthly
$26,625
Est. Net Monthly
$17,306
After ~35% expenses
| Metric | Montana | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate/Mile | $3.55 | $3.20 | +10.9% |
| Fuel Tax | 27.75c/gal | ~32c/gal | Below avg |
| Freight Volume | low | moderate | - |
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.
Lanes are based on the Mountain West region where Montana is located. Actual lane availability varies by season and market conditions.
Montana's major shippers including CHS Inc (grain) and ExxonMobil (Billings refinery) generate consistent tanker freight. The state's low freight volume and 7/10 owner-operator friendliness score make it a strong market for tanker carriers.
Billings, MT
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Missoula, MT
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Great Falls, MT
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Bozeman, MT
Key hub on I-90 corridor
Fuel tax in Montana: 27.75 cents/gallon. No toll roads. Severe winters; mountain passes dangerous; I-90 closures.
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