Rates & seasonality
- Directional rate band
- $2.60–$3.20 per mile (all-in) for dry van.
- Seasonality
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan.
Lane guide · Dry van · 450 mi
Memphis, TN to Dallas, TX
Memphis → Dallas is a high-density FedEx- and consumer-goods-driven lane. Consistent broker demand year-round, strong rate floor, and good follow-on options westbound from Dallas.
- Mileage
- 450 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Dry van
- Origin
- Memphis, TN
- Destination
- Dallas, TX
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- Dallas → Memphis at $2.40–$3.00/mi — strong return volume.
- Brokers to research on this lane
- FedEx Custom Critical, C.H. Robinson, TQL, J.B. Hunt, RXO, Werner are most active.
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The directional Memphis to Dallas freight rate band in this editorial guide is $2.60–$3.20 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.
Memphis to Dallas is approximately 450 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 Memphis to Dallas is dry van. Memphis → Dallas is a high-density FedEx- and consumer-goods-driven lane. Consistent broker demand year-round, strong rate floor, and good follow-on options westbound 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 FedEx Custom Critical, C.H. Robinson, TQL, J.B. Hunt, RXO, Werner 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 Memphis to Dallas is: Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan. 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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