# Dallas → Atlanta Freight Lane

> 780-mile freight corridor between Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. 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

Dallas to Atlanta is a 780-mile Sun Belt corridor connecting two of America's fastest-growing freight markets. Texas's diverse industrial economy — energy, tech, manufacturing, retail — generates consistent outbound volume, and Atlanta's role as the Southeast's distribution gateway creates strong inbound demand. Both Covenant Logistics and Werner Enterprises have strong carrier networks on Southeast lanes where this route terminates.

## Market conditions

Two of the South's largest distribution markets connected by a well-traveled corridor. Volumes are strong in both directions, keeping rates competitive and carrier options plentiful.

## Seasonal pattern

Holiday retail season drives Q4 peaks at both Atlanta's and Dallas's large DC complexes. Spring construction adds flatbed demand.

## Coverage zones

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

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

## 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/)
- [Werner Enterprises](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/werner-brokerage/)
- [Covenant Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/covenant-logistics-brokerage/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Atlanta → Dallas](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/atlanta-to-dallas/) — 780 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-chicago/) — 920 mi, Dry Van
- [Atlanta → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/atlanta-to-chicago/) — 720 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