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Dry Van Trucking in Santa Ana, CA

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

$2.73

Rate / Mile

$23,205

Est. Gross / Month

$15,083

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 Santa Ana

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

Why Santa Ana for Dry Van

Key Industries

  • Government services
  • Financial services
  • Food manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Auto parts distribution

Key Highways

I-5CA-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway)CA-22 (Garden Grove Freeway)CA-57 (nearby)17th StreetFirst Street

Top Shippers

  • Behr Paint
  • First American Financial
  • Ingram Micro (nearby)
  • Mazda North America (nearby)

Distribution Centers Near Santa Ana

Behr Paint distribution
First American document center
Auto parts warehouses along Edinger Ave
Amazon delivery station (nearby)

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Dry Van Trucking in Santa Ana — FAQ

The estimated dry van rate in Santa Ana is $2.73 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 Santa Ana can expect approximately $23,205 gross monthly revenue and around $15,083 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top dry van lanes from the Santa Ana 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.
Santa Ana is located in the West Coast freight region with key industries including government services, financial services, food manufacturing. Access to I-5, CA-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway), CA-22 (Garden Grove Freeway) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for dry van freight in Santa Ana include I-5, CA-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway), CA-22 (Garden Grove Freeway), CA-57 (nearby), 17th Street, First Street. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.

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