Flatbed Trucking in Grand Prairie, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for flatbed owner-operators in Grand Prairie.

$3.14

Rate / Mile

$23,550

Est. Gross / Month

$15,308

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trailers haul construction materials, steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads. Rates are typically higher than dry van due to tarping requirements, loading complexity, and specialized skills.

Flatbed Market in the South Central

The South Central region is the epicenter of American flatbed freight, driven by the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, steel pipe manufacturing in Houston, and massive construction across Texas. Oilfield equipment moves between Midland-Odessa and Houston create some of the highest-paying flatbed lanes in the nation. The region's year-round construction season means flatbed demand rarely dips.

Top Flatbed Lanes from Grand Prairie

Houston TX → Dallas TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX

Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX

Why Grand Prairie for Flatbed

Key Industries

Aerospace & defense
Plastics manufacturing
E-commerce fulfillment
Food processing
Distribution & logistics

Key Highways

I-30SH-360I-20 (nearby south)SH-180 (Main Street)Bush Turnpike (SH-161)

Top Shippers

Lockheed Martin
Amazon
Bell Textron
Poly-America

Distribution Centers Near Grand Prairie

Amazon DAL3 (Grand Prairie)

FedEx Ground (Grand Prairie)

Poly-America distribution

UPS regional hub

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Flatbed Trucking in Grand Prairie — FAQ

The estimated flatbed rate in Grand Prairie is $3.14 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 flatbed owner-operator based in Grand Prairie can expect approximately $23,550 gross monthly revenue and around $15,308 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top flatbed lanes from the Grand Prairie market include: Houston TX → Dallas TX, Midland TX → Houston TX, Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX, Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Grand Prairie is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including aerospace & defense, plastics manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment. Access to I-30, SH-360, I-20 (nearby south) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for flatbed freight in Grand Prairie include I-30, SH-360, I-20 (nearby south), SH-180 (Main Street), Bush Turnpike (SH-161). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.