Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro → Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro · 1,432 miles
| Route | Los Angeles, California → Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,432 miles |
| Lane Type | regional |
| Lane Direction | 📈 Headhaul (higher demand, higher rates) |
| Peak Season | Q3–Q4 holiday import season (Aug–Nov) |
| Active Carriers | ~860 carriers serving this lane |
LA to Dallas is a high-volume import distribution lane, with LA/LB port containers being transloaded and trucked to Dallas-area distribution centers serving the south-central US. Dallas is one of the fastest-growing import distribution hubs in the country. The reverse (Dallas→LA) backhaul is typically 15-25% cheaper.
Consider I-10 routing through Phoenix/El Paso for reliable transit. New Mexico weight restrictions can affect overlimit loads. Team driver service available for 2-day transit on urgent freight.
The following carriers maintain regular capacity on the Los Angeles–Dallas corridor:
The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:
This estimate excludes accessorial charges (liftgate, inside delivery, residential surcharges, detention, and driver layover). Use our landed cost calculator for a comprehensive total cost of ownership.
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