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On the SoCal (Southern California) to Dallas (Dallas Fort Worth) lane, shippers saved a median of 38% by moving freight via Shared Truckload (STL) instead of paying full truckload (TL) rates on a partially filled trailer. We’ll share more about how STL delivers those savings in this article. 

The SoCal to Dallas lane at a glance

Average shipping distance on the SoCal to Dallas lane runs 1,411 miles for ������ý loads. On this lane, the typical ������ý shipment is 23 linear feet and pools combine an average of 2 shipments into a single Shared Truckload. 

The snapshot below summarizes the lane economics.

To expand on average savings, we can break it down by portion of the truck used. Notably, this is also a way that self-serve customers can quote freight in the ������ý Platform.  Customers can either give ������ý their specific dimensions for their STL shipments, or buy a portion of the truck for more flexibility. 

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Comparing ������ý’s Shared Truckload rate against standard truckload, shippers who book ½ of a truck are saving 36% on costs. 

Example Shared Truckload from SoCal to Dallas

Here is a real Shared Truckload that ran on the SoCal to Dallas lane. 

• Shipper A’s traffic cones utilized 32 feet of the trailer. They saved 28% on costs compared to truckload. 
• Shipper B’s electronics utilized 16 feet of the trailer. They saved 46% compared to truckload. 
• Both shippers were able to save on costs because their shipments moved together on one truck, instead of separately on two different trucks.

Is shipping STL from SoCal to Dallas a good fit for your business?

Shared Truckload on SoCal to Dallas tends to be a strong fit if you check these boxes:

• You move partial loads, roughly 10 to 40 linear feet, that don't fill a full 53' trailer.
• Your commodities are compatible with pooling. We’re able to pool most items in retail, food & beverage, technology, household goods, CPG, automotive, building materials, packaging, and other sectors. 
• You have a few days of pickup/delivery flexibility to be matched into a pool.
• Your existing options aren’t optimal for your freight profile. For example:
  
  • You pay full TL rates for space you don't use.
  • You’re keeping inventory longer than you want to because you’re waiting to fill a full truck yourself.
  • You aren’t happy with your partial service.
  • You’re creating internal multi-stops, but don’t always have the volume to make that work.
  • You're absorbing LTL damage and handling costs.

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In general, STL is usually not the best fit if you need a dedicated, exclusive-use trailer, have hazmat or temperature constraints that can't be pooled, or need same-day rush service.

Why STL beats TL on SoCal to Dallas

Shared Truckload wins on this lane for more than just "better rates":

• Because many shippers move compatible freight from SoCal to Dallas each week with ������ý, we can pool loads and price by linear foot, so you only pay for the space you actually occupy.
• Because this corridor has dense, recurring volume, trucks run fuller with fewer empty miles. This efficiency propels the cost savings.
• Because STL keeps freight on one truck end-to-end (no LTL terminals or re-handling), shipments see lower damage and claims than hub-and-spoke LTL, at close to truckload transit.
• Because STL savings compound as the market rises, saving a percentage on a lifting cost base means more dollars in your pocket versus traditional modes.

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Click here to see what you can save.