# Atlanta → Dallas Freight Lane

> 780-mile freight corridor between Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Balanced.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-27

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## Key facts

- Distance: 780 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 1–2 days
- LTL transit: 2–3 days
- Intermodal transit: 2–3 days
- Market balance: Balanced
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Atlanta to Dallas connects the Southeast's distribution hub to the South-Central powerhouse across 780 miles. Savannah port container imports, Atlanta-area manufacturing, and the Coca-Cola/Home Depot/UPS supply chains generate consistent westbound freight. The lane benefits from dense carrier networks in both markets, keeping transit reliable and rates competitive year-round.

## Market conditions

Westbound from Atlanta to Dallas sees balanced capacity — Savannah port imports and Southeast manufacturing output create solid outbound freight matching available truck supply.

## Seasonal pattern

Q4 holiday season drives peak demand. Savannah port surges from Asian import cycles can create periodic tightening at any time of year.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Atlanta, GA):** Atlanta metro, Kennesaw, Norcross, McDonough, Savannah port

**Destination (Dallas, TX):** Dallas/Fort Worth metro, Mesquite, Irving, Fort Worth industrial

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- Flatbed
- Reefer
- LTL

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [Covenant Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/covenant-logistics-brokerage/)
- [Echo Global Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/echo-global-logistics/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Dallas → Atlanta](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-atlanta/) — 780 mi, Dry Van
- [Atlanta → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/atlanta-to-chicago/) — 720 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → Houston](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-houston/) — 240 mi, Dry Van

## Sources

- Lane data: industry-standard transit times + DAT/Truckstop spot rate market conditions
- Broker recommendations: directory editorial selection based on Transport Topics rankings + active carrier networks on this corridor