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Dry Van Trucking in San Antonio, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for dry van owner-operators in San Antonio.

$2.67

Rate / Mile

$22,695

Est. Gross / Month

$14,752

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Dry Van Trucking

Dry van is the most common trailer type in the US, hauling general freight, consumer goods, and packaged products. High availability means competitive rates, but consistent volume keeps utilization strong.

Dry Van Market in the South Central

The South Central dry van market is anchored by Texas, the nation's largest freight-generating state. Dallas-Fort Worth's massive distribution infrastructure, Houston's port and petrochemical complex, and cross-border freight through Laredo create a freight-rich environment. The I-35 corridor from Laredo to Dallas is one of the highest-volume lanes in the country. Year-round operating conditions and growing population fuel consistent demand.

Top Dry Van Lanes from San Antonio

1
Dallas TX → Houston TX
2
San Antonio TX → Laredo TX
3
Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR
4
Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why San Antonio for Dry Van

Key Industries

  • Military (Joint Base San Antonio)
  • Grocery distribution (H-E-B)
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Healthcare

Key Highways

I-10I-35I-37I-410Loop 1604US-90

Top Shippers

  • H-E-B Grocery
  • Toyota
  • USAA
  • Valero Energy

Distribution Centers Near San Antonio

Amazon SAT1 (San Antonio)
H-E-B Corporate HQ & Arsenal DC (San Antonio)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (San Antonio)
Walmart Distribution Center (New Braunfels)
USAA Corporate HQ (San Antonio)
Rackspace Technology HQ (San Antonio)

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Dry Van Trucking in San Antonio — FAQ

The estimated dry van rate in San Antonio is $2.67 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 dry van owner-operator based in San Antonio can expect approximately $22,695 gross monthly revenue and around $14,752 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top dry van lanes from the San Antonio market include: Dallas TX → Houston TX, San Antonio TX → Laredo TX, Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR, Houston TX → New Orleans LA. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.
San Antonio is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including military (joint base san antonio), grocery distribution (h-e-b), automotive manufacturing. Access to I-10, I-35, I-37 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for dry van freight in San Antonio include I-10, I-35, I-37, I-410, Loop 1604, US-90. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.

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