Rates & seasonality
- Current rate band
- $2.10–$2.60 per mile (all-in) for dry van.
- Seasonality
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan–Feb.
Lane guide · Dry van · 1440 mi
Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA
Dallas → LA is a consistent long-haul lane with strong consumer-goods flow westbound. Rates are usually firmer than the Chicago → LA return, making it a preferred outbound for Texas-based fleets.
- Mileage
- 1440 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Dry van
- Origin
- Dallas, TX
- Destination
- Los Angeles, CA
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- LA → Dallas at $1.60–$2.10/mi — softer than outbound but workable.
- Top brokers on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, TQL, J.B. Hunt, Werner, Knight-Swift, Landstar are most active.
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FAQ — Dallas to Los Angeles
- What is the average rate for Dallas to Los Angeles freight?
- The current Dallas to Los Angeles freight rate band is $2.10–$2.60 per mile (all-in) for dry van. for the dominant equipment type. Rates fluctuate weekly with broker tender volume — install Numeo Spot (free) on DAT to see live market rates for this lane every time you search.
- How many miles is Dallas to Los Angeles?
- Dallas to Los Angeles is approximately 1440 miles by the most common interstate route. Actual mileage varies by pickup and delivery zip code. The Numeo Spot Chrome extension calculates exact mileage, tolls, and deadhead for any DAT load you click on.
- What is the best equipment for Dallas to Los Angeles?
- The dominant equipment on Dallas to Los Angeles is dry van. Dallas → LA is a consistent long-haul lane with strong consumer-goods flow westbound. Rates are usually firmer than the Chicago → LA return, making it a preferred outbound for Texas-based fleets.
- Are there strong return loads from Los Angeles?
- LA → Dallas at $1.60–$2.10/mi — softer than outbound but workable.
- Which brokers post the most Dallas to Los Angeles loads?
- C.H. Robinson, TQL, J.B. Hunt, Werner, Knight-Swift, Landstar are most active.
- When is Dallas to Los Angeles freight strongest?
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan–Feb.
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