Lane · California to Texas
California to Texas freight quotes
Reefer, dry van and LTL from California origins to Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and the rest of Texas.
A core west-to-east lane for food and general freight
Freight from California to Texas is one of the busier domestic lanes in the country, and it is a regular request for our team. We quote dry van and reefer full truckload, and LTL, from origins across California to Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and other Texas cities.
A lot of this freight is food. Produce, frozen foods, dairy, and beverages often leave California cold storage or a growing region in a reefer headed to Texas retailers and distributors. Dry van freight on the same lane includes packaged goods, retail, packaging, and general warehouse freight, much of it leaving Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, or other California distribution centers. If you are not sure which equipment to choose, pick “Not sure,” describe the commodity, and we will help.
When you request a California-to-Texas quote, be specific about both ends of the lane. “California to Texas” is a start, but “Salinas to Fort Worth” or “Ontario, CA to Houston” is what we need to price it. Include the ship date, because capacity and timing on this lane can change with the season, especially when produce volume is high. We do not post a standing rate or a guaranteed transit time on this page; our team will send a rate for the shipment you actually have.
Frequent California origins on this lane include Los Angeles and the Inland Empire warehouses, Central Valley packing and food plants, and coastal produce districts. On the Texas side, Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the destinations we see most, but a delivery in San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, or a smaller city is quoted the same way: put the actual city or ZIP on the form. If the Texas receiver is a grocery warehouse or a food-service distributor, add the appointment and any lumper notes, and choose Reefer when the product needs a temperature. Dry grocery and general freight usually travel dry van.
Helpful details for this lane
- Origin and destination city or ZIP
- Equipment and, for reefer, the temperature
- Commodity and weight or pallet count
- Pickup and delivery appointments or receiving hours
- Any lumper or check-in procedures you already know about at the Texas receiver
Our brokerage is based in Los Angeles, so California origins are home-market work for us, and Texas is a frequent destination. Use the form at the top of this page. If your freight is heading the other way, use the Texas to California freight page. Food shippers can also start from food and beverage freight or reefer freight in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
Which Texas cities do you deliver to?
We quote deliveries throughout Texas, including Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and smaller cities when you provide the ZIP or town.
Is reefer or dry van more common on this lane?
Both are common. Food and other temperature-sensitive products go reefer; general palletized freight usually goes dry van. Choose based on the product, not the lane alone.
Can you quote LTL from California to Texas?
Yes. Select LTL and include pallet count and dimensions if you have them.
Do I need a ship date?
It is optional on the form, but a date helps us send a more useful rate, especially when produce volume is high.