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
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Dallas-to-LA corridor typically experiences seasonal demand uptick in July as retailers prepare for back-to-school and holiday inventory. Summer heat and driver availability constraints in Southwest region support modest rate increases.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-summer typically sees balanced supply-demand on this major corridor, with adequate carrier availability but selective positioning favoring westbound loads.
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