# Los Angeles → Phoenix Freight Lane

> 370-mile freight corridor between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Balanced.

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

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## Key facts

- Distance: 370 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 1 days
- LTL transit: 1–2 days
- Intermodal transit: 2 days
- Market balance: Balanced
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Los Angeles to Phoenix is one of the most efficient short-haul corridors in the Southwest, covering just 370 miles with a single-day FTL transit. Phoenix's status as one of America's fastest-growing metros drives enormous inbound freight demand from the LA port complex, while Phoenix's semiconductor fabs (TSMC, Intel) and manufacturing base generate outbound freight. ITS Logistics has particularly strong carrier density on Southwest corridors.

## Market conditions

Short corridor with strong bidirectional demand. Phoenix's rapid growth creates consistent inbound freight, while LA's port complex drives outbound volume. Both directions run competitively.

## Seasonal pattern

Snowbird migration in fall and winter drives household goods demand into Phoenix. Q4 retail peak adds dry van volume in both directions.

## Coverage zones

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

**Destination (Phoenix, AZ):** Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Goodyear

## 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/)
- [ITS Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/its-logistics/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [Echo Global Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/echo-global-logistics/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Phoenix → Los Angeles](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/phoenix-to-los-angeles/) — 370 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Dallas](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-dallas/) — 1,440 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Denver](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-denver/) — 1,020 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