Freight Rate: California to Texas
Live market rate for dry van trucking from California to Texas. Updated hourly.
Market Rate · Dry Van
$2.96/mi
↑ $0.18/mi vs last week
Below market
Below $2.52/mi
REJECT — don't accept
Fair range
$2.52/mi–$2.87/mi
NEGOTIATE — push back
At market
$2.87/mi+
ACCEPT — fair rate
What carriers should know about California to Texas
The California to Texas lane currently averages $2.96/mi per mile for dry van loads. This rate is trending up compared to last week, with a change of $0.18/mi. This is an above-average lane — rates are strong and carriers should hold firm on pricing.
Based on Flowtrate data from the popular CA→TX corridor, brokers are currently offering between $2.52/mi and $3.16/mi per mile. Carriers should not accept offers below $2.52/mi — that's more than 15% below market and leaves significant money on the table.
California to Texas is a strong lane right now. If a broker offers below $2.87/mi, counter at $2.96/mi — the market supports it. Don’t leave money on the table.
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Data sourced from DAT RateView and carrier-reported rates. Updated hourly.