Find Truck Loads by City
50 major US freight markets grouped by region — with outbound lane data, equipment demand, and avg rate per mile for every hub.
Market Intelligence
Finding Loads Starts with Knowing Your Market
Every freight market in America has its own rhythm. Dallas pays well year-round because Amazon, Walmart, and Target all run massive distribution centers there. Los Angeles generates enormous volume from the ports but rates go soft when too many carriers chase the same loads. Memphis is reliable because FedEx runs freight through it 24/7.
The truckers who make the most money aren't the ones chasing spot rates — they're the ones who understand which markets generate consistent freight, which equipment types are in demand, and which seasons to position where. That's what this data gives you.
We track 50 of the highest-volume freight markets in the US. For each city, you'll see top outbound lanes, equipment demand levels, key industries driving freight, and seasonal patterns. Use it to make positioning decisions, plan your week, and find markets that match your equipment.
Quick Guide
Best Markets by Equipment Type
Dry Van
Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Columbus
Highest volume, most consistent freight year-round.
Flatbed
Houston, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Birmingham
Industrial and construction freight. Rates stronger Q1-Q3.
Reefer
Fresno, Miami, Los Angeles, Memphis
Seasonal peaks in produce harvest and holiday food distribution.
Hotshot
Houston, Midland, Oklahoma City, Denver
Oil field and industrial equipment. Rates highest during energy cycles.
Step Deck
Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Kansas City
Oversized construction and industrial equipment.
Sprinter Van
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston
Last-mile, pharmaceuticals, and expedited freight.
South & Southeast
South & Southeast Freight Markets
Dallas
TX$2.45/mile
Top outbound lanes
Atlanta
GA$2.35/mile
Top outbound lanes
Houston
TX$2.50/mile
Top outbound lanes
Memphis
TN$2.30/mile
Top outbound lanes
Nashville
TN$2.35/mile
Top outbound lanes
Charlotte
NC$2.32/mile
Top outbound lanes
Louisville
KY$2.30/mile
Top outbound lanes
San Antonio
TX$2.38/mile
Top outbound lanes
Jacksonville
FL$2.38/mile
Top outbound lanes
Miami
FL$2.55/mile
Top outbound lanes
Tampa
FL$2.42/mile
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Orlando
FL$2.38/mile
Top outbound lanes
Raleigh
NC$2.30/mile
Top outbound lanes
Birmingham
AL$2.25/mile
Top outbound lanes
New Orleans
LA$2.40/mile
Top outbound lanes
Midwest
Midwest Freight Markets
Chicago
IL$2.40/mile
Top outbound lanes
Columbus
OH$2.30/mile
Top outbound lanes
Indianapolis
IN$2.28/mile
Top outbound lanes
Kansas City
MO$2.32/mile
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Minneapolis
MN$2.33/mile
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Detroit
MI$2.35/mile
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Cincinnati
OH$2.28/mile
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St. Louis
MO$2.27/mile
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Milwaukee
WI$2.25/mile
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Cleveland
OH$2.28/mile
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Pittsburgh
PA$2.30/mile
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Omaha
NE$2.28/mile
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Des Moines
IA$2.25/mile
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Northeast
Northeast Freight Markets
Philadelphia
PA$2.45/mile
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Baltimore
MD$2.42/mile
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Newark
NJ$2.65/mile
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Richmond
VA$2.35/mile
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Buffalo
NY$2.35/mile
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Hartford
CT$2.50/mile
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Boston
MA$2.58/mile
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Providence
RI$2.48/mile
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West
West Freight Markets
Los Angeles
CA$2.60/mile
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Phoenix
AZ$2.42/mile
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Denver
CO$2.38/mile
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Seattle
WA$2.55/mile
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Portland
OR$2.48/mile
Top outbound lanes
Salt Lake City
UT$2.40/mile
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Albuquerque
NM$2.32/mile
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Fresno
CA$2.45/mile
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Sacramento
CA$2.42/mile
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South Central & Border
South Central & Border Freight Markets
El Paso
TX$2.45/mile
Top outbound lanes
Oklahoma City
OK$2.30/mile
Top outbound lanes
Tulsa
OK$2.28/mile
Top outbound lanes
Little Rock
AR$2.22/mile
Top outbound lanes
Laredo
TX$2.50/mile
Top outbound lanes
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