Rates & seasonality
- Directional 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.
- Brokers to research on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, TQL, J.B. Hunt, Werner, Knight-Swift, Landstar are most active.
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The directional Dallas to Los Angeles freight rate band in this editorial guide is $2.10–$2.60 per mile (all-in) for dry van. for the dominant equipment type. This is an editorial estimate, not a live quote or Numeo telemetry; rates fluctuate with broker tender volume, equipment, fuel, and the exact load. Use a dated live rate source before quoting or booking.
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.
A useful starting assumption for 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. Equipment fit still depends on the commodity, accessorials, and the individual posting.
Return-lane conditions change with capacity, equipment, fuel, and the individual posting. Use the directional guidance on this page as a planning prompt, then check live connected sources before committing to the outbound lane or a reposition.
Examples to research include C.H. Robinson, TQL, J.B. Hunt, Werner, Knight-Swift, Landstar are most active. This is an editorial list, not a live volume ranking or endorsement. Confirm the broker, payment terms, and current posting before booking.
The editorial seasonality note for Dallas to Los Angeles is: Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan–Feb. Treat it as planning context only; current demand can change with weather, tenders, fuel, and capacity, so verify the live market before quoting.
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