Live loads on this route
There are no live loads from Texas to California on GigFreight right now. Loads appear here as soon as brokers and shippers post them. Meanwhile, browse the United States board or post your own load.
Distances
- Dallas → Los Angeles: about 1,430 miles
- Houston → Los Angeles: about 1,550 miles
- El Paso → Phoenix: about 430 miles
Transit time
About two and a half to three days with one driver. Under FMCSA hours-of-service rules a property-carrying driver may drive 11 hours within a 14-hour window and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving, so one driver covers roughly 500–600 miles a day.
Typical freight
- Manufactured goods
- Building materials
- Petrochemical products (often hazmat)
- Distribution freight from Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston
Tolls, bans and documents
California rules
Trucks entering California must meet CARB emission rules; California limits trucks to 55 mph.
Hours of service
Under FMCSA hours-of-service rules a property-carrying driver may drive 11 hours within a 14-hour window and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving, so one driver covers roughly 500–600 miles a day.
Tips for carriers
- Confirm CARB compliance before accepting a California delivery.
- Southern California is a large outbound market — search the LA basin for the reload.
Questions
Do I need CARB compliance to deliver to California?
Yes. Trucks operating in California must meet California Air Resources Board emission requirements.
Carriers and brokers on this route
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