Trucking in South Dakota
Owner-operator guide for South Dakota (SD) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Pierre state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
lowO-O Friendly
8/10
Fuel Tax
28.0 c/gal
Parking
abundantAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.35 |
| Reefer | $2.65 |
| Flatbed | $2.85 |
Key Highways
I-90I-29US-83US-14
These corridors connect South Dakota's major freight cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Agriculture
2Tourism
3Finance
4Beef processing
5Wind energy
Top Shippers
Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls)
Daktronics
Amazon FSD1
Trail King Industries
Trucking Regulations
- No state income tax
- Sioux Falls is main freight hub
- I-90 blizzard closures multiple times per winter
- Ag loads seasonal but pay well
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No toll roads
Winter Conditions
Extreme cold; blizzards; I-90 closures; Black Hills mountain roads
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in South Dakota
In South Dakota, dry van rates average $2.35/mile, reefer rates average $2.65/mile, and flatbed rates average $2.85/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
South Dakota scores 8/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has low freight volume with abundant truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Agriculture, Tourism, Finance.
Key trucking regulations in South Dakota include: No state income tax. Sioux Falls is main freight hub. I-90 blizzard closures multiple times per winter. Ag loads seasonal but pay well. The state fuel tax rate is 28.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in South Dakota are I-90, I-29, US-83, US-14. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen. No toll roads.