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Louisiana Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through Louisiana (LA). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and beyond.

Louisiana freight rates by equipment

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

EquipmentIntra-LALA → 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

Louisiana freight rates by trailer type

Dry Van rates in Louisiana

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

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Flatbed rates in Louisiana

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

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Reefer rates in Louisiana

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

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Box Truck rates in Louisiana

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

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Popular Louisiana freight lanes

New Orleans, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Shreveport, LA
  • 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

What 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.

How 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.

Which 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.

Why 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.

How 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.

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

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