Logistics MarketBox Truck Freight Rates in California
Current per-mile box truck freight rates for loads in, out of, and through California (CA). Baseline box truck rates run around $1.85/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Los Angeles and Oakland.
Sample box truck rates from California
| Lane | Miles | Market range | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-CA (regional) | 50 | $260 – $290 | $2.18 |
| CA → TX | 1,646 | $2,535 – $2,703 | $1.59 |
| CA → IL | 2,103 | $3,239 – $3,453 | $1.59 |
| CA → GA | 2,562 | $3,946 – $4,206 | $1.59 |
| CA → FL | 2,857 | $4,400 – $4,690 | $1.59 |
Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact box truck rate on your lane.
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What drives box truck rates in California
California box truck freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical box truck loads in California include last-mile delivery, local freight, furniture moves. Shippers using box truck equipment out of Los Angeles usually price at or near the $1.85/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.
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Box Truck freight rates in California — FAQ
What is the average box truck rate per mile in California?+
Box Truck freight in California generally prices near $1.85 per mile, with short runs inside CA carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.
How much does box truck shipping cost from Los Angeles, CA?+
Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for box truck freight start around $275; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.
Which California markets have the most box truck capacity?+
Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Fontana, San Diego carry the deepest box truck capacity in California, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.
What drives box truck rates in CA up or down?+
Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in California all move box truck pricing week to week.
Is this a binding box truck freight quote?+
No. These are non-binding market benchmarks for budgeting and negotiation. Use the rate tool for a current market range on your specific lane.
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