Logistics MarketLouisiana freight rates by equipment
Sample market rates for common Louisiana lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.
| Equipment | Intra-LA | LA → TX | $/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $331 – $369 | $824 – $902 | $2.05 |
| Flatbed | $425 – $475 | $1,026 – $1,122 | $2.55 |
| Reefer | $402 – $448 | $944 – $1,034 | $2.35 |
| Box Truck | $260 – $290 | $744 – $814 | $1.85 |
Benchmarks refreshed daily from public market data. Sample rates only — use the calculator for your exact lane.
Louisiana freight rates by trailer type
Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of Louisiana.
See dry van ratesMarket flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of Louisiana.
See flatbed ratesMarket reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of Louisiana.
See reefer ratesMarket box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of Louisiana.
See box truck ratesPopular Louisiana freight lanes
- New Orleans, LA → Dallas, TX freight rates
- New Orleans, LA → Los Angeles, CA freight rates
- New Orleans, LA → Chicago, IL freight rates
- Intra-state Louisiana short-haul and regional rates
- New Orleans, LA long-haul cross-country freight
How Louisiana freight rates are calculated
Louisiana freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of New Orleans. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any Louisiana shipment.
Looking for dry van rates in Louisiana, flatbed rates out of New Orleans, reefer rates into Louisiana, or box truck pricing inside Louisiana? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.
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Louisiana freight rates FAQ
01What are average freight rates per mile in Louisiana?+
Dry van freight out of Louisiana generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside LA price higher per mile than long-haul runs.
02How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Louisiana?+
A full truckload from New Orleans, LA 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.
03Which cities in Louisiana have the most freight?+
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport are the primary freight markets in Louisiana, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.
04Why did my Louisiana freight rate change?+
Truckload pricing in LA moves with fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, weather, and how many trucks are already in the market on the day you ship.
05How do I get a freight quote for a Louisiana 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.
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