# Dallas → New York / NJ Freight Lane

> 1,550-mile freight corridor between Dallas, TX and New York / NJ, NY/NJ. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Balanced.

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

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## Key facts

- Distance: 1,550 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 2–3 days
- LTL transit: 3–5 days
- Intermodal transit: 4–5 days
- Market balance: Balanced
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Dallas to New York/NJ is a major 1,550-mile lane connecting the South-Central U.S. to the East Coast's largest market. Texas's diversified freight base — energy, retail, food manufacturing, electronics — generates consistent northeastward flow, while New York's consumer economy and port imports drive return freight. The lane is well-served by major truckload carriers with strong coverage across both markets.

## Market conditions

Strong bidirectional demand — Texas exports (energy, manufacturing, consumer goods) move northeast while East Coast consumer goods and retail distribution moves southwest. Well-served by major carriers.

## Seasonal pattern

Holiday retail season tightens both origin and destination markets simultaneously in Q4. Energy sector flatbed demand adds pressure in Q2.

## Coverage zones

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

**Destination (New York / NJ, NY/NJ):** Newark, Elizabeth NJ, Bronx, Brooklyn, Meadowlands, Secaucus

## Common load types

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

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [Echo Global Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/echo-global-logistics/)
- [Priority1](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/priority1-logistics/)
- [Werner Enterprises](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/werner-brokerage/)

## Related freight lanes

- [New York / NJ → Dallas](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-dallas/) — 1,550 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-chicago/) — 920 mi, Dry Van
- [Chicago → New York / NJ](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/chicago-to-new-york-nj/) — 790 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