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Lane guide · Reefer · 370 mi

Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

Phoenix → LA is one of the densest short-haul reefer lanes in the West. Produce, dairy, and grocery distribution drive consistent year-round volume; LA-bound rates carry a short-haul premium.

Mileage
370 mi
Dominant equipment
Reefer
Origin
Phoenix, AZ
Destination
Los Angeles, CA

Rates & seasonality

Current rate band
$3.00–$3.70 per mile (all-in) for reefer; $2.50–$3.10/mi for dry van.
Seasonality
Peak weeks: May–Jul (peak produce). Softest: Jan–Feb.

Return lane & brokers

Return reposition
LA → Phoenix at $2.80–$3.40/mi for reefer — strong return volume.
Top brokers on this lane
C.H. Robinson, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Knight-Swift, NFI, J.B. Hunt, Werner are most active.

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FAQ

Phoenix to Los Angeles — FAQ

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  • Reefer runs about $3.00–$3.70 per mile all-in and dry van about $2.50–$3.10/mi, both carrying a short-haul premium. Rates move weekly — Numeo Spot shows the live market rate on every load so you can counter from data, not guesswork.

  • Phoenix to Los Angeles is roughly 370 miles on I-10 — a quick turn. Numeo nets tolls and deadhead so the premium shows up as real profit per mile.

  • Reefer dominates. Phoenix → LA is one of the densest short-haul reefer lanes in the West — produce, dairy, and grocery distribution drive consistent year-round volume, and LA-bound rates carry a short-haul premium.

  • Yes. LA → Phoenix runs about $2.80–$3.40/mi on reefer with strong return volume, making the round trip very workable.

  • C.H. Robinson, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Knight-Swift, NFI, J.B. Hunt, and Werner are most active.

  • Peak weeks are May–Jul (peak produce); softest is Jan–Feb.

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