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Dry Van Trucking in San Francisco, CA

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

$2.95

Rate / Mile

$25,075

Est. Gross / Month

$16,299

Est. Net / Month

West Coast

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 West Coast

West Coast dry van rates are bolstered by port-driven import freight from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle-Tacoma. The sheer volume of containerized imports creates consistent outbound demand, especially eastbound loads. Rates tend to be higher than the national average due to operating costs and the imbalance between inbound (import) and outbound freight. California's regulatory environment adds compliance costs but also limits competition.

Top Dry Van Lanes from San Francisco

1
Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ
2
Seattle WA → Portland OR
3
Oakland CA → Reno NV
4
Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why San Francisco for Dry Van

Key Industries

  • Technology (SaaS & cloud)
  • Tourism & hospitality
  • Financial services
  • Food & beverage
  • Retail

Key Highways

US-101I-280I-80 (Bay Bridge)CA-1 (19th Avenue)CA-35 (Skyline Blvd)

Top Shippers

  • Salesforce
  • Gap Inc
  • Williams-Sonoma
  • Levi Strauss

Distribution Centers Near San Francisco

Sysco SF Distribution (South SF)
Amazon SFO5 (South SF)
US Foods distribution
USPS Processing Center (Evans Ave)

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Dry Van Trucking in San Francisco — FAQ

The estimated dry van rate in San Francisco is $2.95 per loaded mile. This reflects the West Coast 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 Francisco can expect approximately $25,075 gross monthly revenue and around $16,299 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 Francisco market include: Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA → Portland OR, Oakland CA → Reno NV, Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA. These lanes reflect the West Coast freight patterns and may vary by season.
San Francisco is located in the West Coast freight region with key industries including technology (saas & cloud), tourism & hospitality, financial services. Access to US-101, I-280, I-80 (Bay Bridge) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for dry van freight in San Francisco include US-101, I-280, I-80 (Bay Bridge), CA-1 (19th Avenue), CA-35 (Skyline Blvd). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.

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