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California Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through California (CA). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, and beyond.

California freight rates by equipment

Sample market rates for common California lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.

EquipmentIntra-CACA → TX$/mile
Dry Van$331 – $369$2,809 – $2,995$2.05
Flatbed$425 – $475$3,494 – $3,726$2.55
Reefer$402 – $448$3,221 – $3,433$2.35
Box Truck$260 – $290$2,535 – $2,703$1.85

California freight rates by trailer type

Dry Van rates in California

Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of California.

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Flatbed rates in California

Market flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of California.

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Reefer rates in California

Market reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of California.

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Box Truck rates in California

Market box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of California.

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Popular California freight lanes

Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA
Stockton, CA
Fontana, CA
San Diego, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA → Dallas, TX freight rates
  • Los Angeles, CA → Chicago, IL freight rates
  • Los Angeles, CA → Atlanta, GA freight rates
  • Intra-state California short-haul and regional rates
  • Los Angeles, CA long-haul cross-country freight

How California freight rates are calculated

California freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of Los Angeles. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any California shipment.

Looking for dry van rates in California, flatbed rates out of Los Angeles, reefer rates into California, or box truck pricing inside California? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.

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California freight rates FAQ

What are average freight rates per mile in California?+

Dry van freight out of California generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside CA price higher per mile than long-haul runs.

How much does it cost to ship a truckload from California?+

A full truckload from Los Angeles, CA typically ranges from a few hundred dollars on short intrastate runs to several thousand on cross-country lanes. Run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current range.

Which cities in California have the most freight?+

Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Fontana, San Diego are the primary freight markets in California, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.

Why did my California freight rate change?+

Truckload pricing in CA moves with fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, weather, and how many trucks are already in the market on the day you ship.

How do I get a freight quote for a California lane?+

Enter your pickup city and state, delivery city and state, and trailer type in the free Logistics Market rate tool and you will get a market range instantly.

Still guessing what your lane should cost? Get a free market freight rate in seconds.

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