Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY step deck rate
$10,924step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.71
- Distance
- 2,318 mi
- Typical range
- $9,176–$12,671
- Transit
- 5 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
San Jose to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +8.5%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $8,587
- Fuel
- $2,337
- All-in estimate
- $10,924
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → San Jose$7,435This direction runs 47% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
San Jose to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $8,391 | $3.62 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $9,994 | $4.31 | |
| 48' flatbed | $10,043 | $4.33 | |
| Step deck | $10,924 | $4.71 | |
| Power only | $7,469 | $3.22 | |
| Hotshot | $5,639 | $2.43 | |
| 26' box truck | $5,505 | $2.37 | |
| Sprinter van | $3,356 | $1.45 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from San Jose
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $17,123 | $5.69 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,505 | $7.16 |
| Chicago, IL | $9,349 | $4.32 |
| Houston, TX | $8,736 | $4.62 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,308 | $6.04 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $15,980 | $5.42 |
| San Antonio, TX | $7,994 | $4.69 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,006 | $6.26 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,319 | $4.34 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,318 | $4.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,351 | $7.23 |
| Houston, TX | $3,666 | $3.87 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,987 | $2.80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,720 | $3.99 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,178 | $3.72 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,118 | $4.76 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Step deck from San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $10,924 all-in in October 2026, or $4.71 a mile over about 2,318 mi. Quotes typically land between $9,176 and $12,671.
How far is San Jose, CA from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 2,318 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 5 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,337 of the $10,924 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $8,587 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Jose, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,435, which makes San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY 47% more expensive. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →