Flatbed Trucking in Dallas, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for flatbed owner-operators in Dallas.

$3.52

Rate / Mile

$26,400

Est. Gross / Month

$17,160

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trailers haul construction materials, steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads. Rates are typically higher than dry van due to tarping requirements, loading complexity, and specialized skills.

Flatbed Market in the South Central

The South Central region is the epicenter of American flatbed freight, driven by the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, steel pipe manufacturing in Houston, and massive construction across Texas. Oilfield equipment moves between Midland-Odessa and Houston create some of the highest-paying flatbed lanes in the nation. The region's year-round construction season means flatbed demand rarely dips.

Top Flatbed Lanes from Dallas

Houston TX → Dallas TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX

Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX

Why Dallas for Flatbed

Key Industries

Telecommunications
Financial services
Technology
Defense & aerospace
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-35EI-30I-20I-635 (LBJ Freeway)US-75 (Central Expressway)SH-183

Top Shippers

Amazon (25+ FCs)
Toyota (San Antonio)
Samsung (Austin)
Port of Houston

Distribution Centers Near Dallas

Amazon DDA9 (Lancaster)

FedEx Ground Hub (Hutchins)

UPS Mesquite Distribution Center

Walmart DC #7014 (Midlothian)

Target Distribution (Midlothian)

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Flatbed Trucking in Dallas — FAQ

The estimated flatbed rate in Dallas is $3.52 per loaded mile. This reflects the South Central regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a flatbed owner-operator based in Dallas can expect approximately $26,400 gross monthly revenue and around $17,160 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top flatbed lanes from the Dallas market include: Houston TX → Dallas TX, Midland TX → Houston TX, Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX, Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Dallas is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including telecommunications, financial services, technology. Access to I-35E, I-30, I-20 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for flatbed freight in Dallas include I-35E, I-30, I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-75 (Central Expressway), SH-183. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.