Logistics MarketReefer Freight Rates in Texas
Current per-mile reefer freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Texas (TX). Baseline reefer rates run around $2.35/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Dallas and Houston.
Sample reefer rates from Texas
| Lane | Miles | Market range | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-TX (regional) | 50 | $402 – $448 | $2.77 |
| TX → CA | 1,646 | $3,221 – $3,433 | $2.02 |
| TX → IL | 1,002 | $2,084 – $2,248 | $2.16 |
| TX → GA | 1,033 | $2,148 – $2,318 | $2.16 |
| TX → FL | 1,227 | $2,401 – $2,559 | $2.02 |
Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact reefer rate on your lane.
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What drives reefer rates in Texas
Texas reefer freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical reefer loads in Texas include produce, meat and seafood, dairy. Shippers using reefer equipment out of Dallas usually price at or near the $2.35/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.
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Reefer freight rates in Texas — FAQ
What is the average reefer rate per mile in Texas?+
Reefer freight in Texas generally prices near $2.35 per mile, with short runs inside TX carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.
How much does reefer shipping cost from Dallas, TX?+
Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for reefer freight start around $425; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.
Which Texas markets have the most reefer capacity?+
Dallas, Houston, Laredo, San Antonio, El Paso carry the deepest reefer capacity in Texas, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.
What drives reefer rates in TX up or down?+
Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in Texas all move reefer pricing week to week.
Is this a binding reefer 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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