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Deadhead / Repositioning Pay — Rates & Pricing 2026

Deadhead pay compensates escorts for traveling to the pick-up location without a load. Standard industry practice is 50–100% of the loaded rate for repositioning mileage.

Market Low

50%

of loaded rate / mile

Market Mid

65%

of loaded rate / mile

Typical market rate

Market High

100%

of loaded rate / mile

Pricing Structure: Per Mile or Flat Fee

Actual rates vary by market, certification, and broker relationship.

Factors That Affect Deadhead & Repositioning Rates

1.

One-way distance to load origin

2.

Negotiated deadhead percentage

3.

Fuel and vehicle costs

4.

Market supply and demand

5.

Broker relationship / volume

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