Logistics MarketDry Van Freight Rates in Louisiana
Current per-mile dry van freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Louisiana (LA). Baseline dry van rates run around $2.05/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Sample dry van rates from Louisiana
| Lane | Miles | Market range | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-LA (regional) | 50 | $331 – $369 | $2.42 |
| LA → TX | 421 | $824 – $902 | $2.05 |
| LA → CA | 2,038 | $3,478 – $3,708 | $1.76 |
| LA → IL | 818 | $1,484 – $1,602 | $1.89 |
| LA → GA | 623 | $1,130 – $1,220 | $1.89 |
Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact dry van rate on your lane.
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What drives dry van rates in Louisiana
Louisiana dry van freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical dry van loads in Louisiana include retail goods, packaged food, paper products. Shippers using dry van equipment out of New Orleans usually price at or near the $2.05/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.
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Dry Van freight rates in Louisiana — FAQ
What is the average dry van rate per mile in Louisiana?+
Dry Van freight in Louisiana generally prices near $2.05 per mile, with short runs inside LA carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.
How much does dry van shipping cost from New Orleans, LA?+
Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for dry van freight start around $350; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.
Which Louisiana markets have the most dry van capacity?+
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport carry the deepest dry van capacity in Louisiana, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.
What drives dry van rates in LA up or down?+
Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in Louisiana all move dry van pricing week to week.
Is this a binding dry van 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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