# Dallas → Los Angeles Freight Lane

> 1,440-mile freight corridor between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Shipper-favorable.

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

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## Key facts

- Distance: 1,440 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 2–3 days
- LTL transit: 3–5 days
- Intermodal transit: 4–5 days
- Market balance: Shipper-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q1–Q2

## About this lane

Dallas to Los Angeles moves Texas exports — energy equipment, manufactured goods, and consumer products — westward to the LA distribution complex and port terminals. The westbound direction is typically shipper-favorable as trucks reposition toward high-demand port pickup activity in Southern California. Shippers with flexible timing can find favorable spot rates, especially in Q1 after the holiday peak subsides.

## Market conditions

Westbound capacity exceeds demand on this lane — trucks reposition toward the LA ports after delivering Texas inbound loads, keeping rates competitive for Dallas shippers heading west.

## Seasonal pattern

Post-holiday restocking drives westbound demand in Q1. Spring produce season adds some reefer volume westbound from Texas growing regions.

## Coverage zones

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

**Destination (Los Angeles, CA):** Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana), Long Beach, Vernon, Commerce

## Common load types

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

## Top brokers serving this lane

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

## Related freight lanes

- [Los Angeles → Dallas](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-dallas/) — 1,440 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-chicago/) — 920 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-chicago/) — 2,015 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