Car Hauler Trucking in Mesquite, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for car hauler owner-operators in Mesquite.

$1.67

Rate / Mile

$13,360

Est. Gross / Month

$8,684

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Car Hauler Trucking

Car haulers transport 8-10 vehicles per load between dealerships, auctions, ports, and manufacturers. Rates are per-vehicle rather than per-mile, with premium pricing for enclosed transport and long-distance moves.

Car Hauler 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 Car Hauler Lanes from Mesquite

Houston TX → Dallas TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX

Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX

Why Mesquite for Car Hauler

Key Industries

Distribution & logistics
E-commerce fulfillment
Food processing
Building materials
Retail

Key Highways

I-20I-635 (LBJ Freeway)US-80SH-352 (Scyene Road)Town East Blvd

Top Shippers

Amazon
FedEx
Georgia-Pacific
Mohawk Industries

Distribution Centers Near Mesquite

Amazon DDX1 (Mesquite)

Georgia-Pacific Distribution

FedEx Ground Hub (nearby Hutchins)

Dollar Tree DC (nearby Marietta)

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Car Hauler Trucking in Mesquite — FAQ

The estimated car hauler rate in Mesquite is $1.67 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 car hauler owner-operator based in Mesquite can expect approximately $13,360 gross monthly revenue and around $8,684 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top car hauler lanes from the Mesquite 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.

Mesquite is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including distribution & logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, food processing. Access to I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-80 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for car hauler freight in Mesquite include I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-80, SH-352 (Scyene Road), Town East Blvd. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.