# Los Angeles → Dallas Freight Lane

> 1,440-mile freight corridor between Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Carrier-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: Carrier-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Los Angeles to Dallas is a high-demand eastbound lane driven by port imports at LA/Long Beach destined for the rapidly expanding Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex — now the fourth-largest metro in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing freight markets in North America. The 1,440-mile lane sees consistent carrier-favorable pricing, particularly as Texas's population and construction activity draws freight from the West Coast year-round.

## Market conditions

Strong Texas inbound demand and port import flows from LA create tighter capacity eastbound. Dallas's rapidly growing population and industrial base pulls freight consistently from the West Coast.

## Seasonal pattern

Holiday retail season is the busiest period. Texas's year-round mild climate keeps construction-related flatbed demand elevated even in winter.

## Coverage zones

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

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

## 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/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [RXO](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/rxo/)
- [Werner Enterprises](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/werner-brokerage/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Dallas → Los Angeles](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-los-angeles/) — 1,440 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-chicago/) — 2,015 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → Atlanta](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-atlanta/) — 780 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