Dallas to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Dallas–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
Dallas-LA corridor typically experiences seasonal softening in May as spring peak freight demand moderates and carrier capacity increases. Spot rates trending toward contract equilibrium as shippers reduce emergency shipments.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Post-spring peak carriers repositioning westbound with moderate load availability; LA port activity supporting consistent demand but not creating acute shortages.
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