Rates & seasonality
- Directional rate band
- $1.60–$2.10 per mile (all-in) for dry van — eastbound reposition discount applies.
- Seasonality
- Peak weeks: Aug–Oct (Q4 inventory ramp). Softest: Mar–Apr.
Lane guide · Dry van · 1440 mi
Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX
LA → Dallas is one of the most consistent eastbound reposition options out of LA. Strong consumer-goods flow, balanced broker demand, and good follow-on lanes into the Midwest from Dallas.
- Mileage
- 1440 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Dry van
- Origin
- Los Angeles, CA
- Destination
- Dallas, TX
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- Dallas → LA at $2.10–$2.60/mi runs significantly stronger; consider it a paired lane.
- Brokers to research on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt 360, Werner, Knight-Swift, Landstar, RXO are most active.
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The directional Los Angeles to Dallas freight rate band in this editorial guide is $1.60–$2.10 per mile (all-in) for dry van — eastbound reposition discount applies. 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.
Los Angeles to Dallas 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 Los Angeles to Dallas is dry van. LA → Dallas is one of the most consistent eastbound reposition options out of LA. Strong consumer-goods flow, balanced broker demand, and good follow-on lanes into the Midwest from Dallas. 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, J.B. Hunt 360, Werner, Knight-Swift, Landstar, RXO 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 Los Angeles to Dallas is: Peak weeks: Aug–Oct (Q4 inventory ramp). Softest: Mar–Apr. 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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