Dry Van Trucking in Houston, TX

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

$2.86

Rate / Mile

$24,310

Est. Gross / Month

$15,802

Est. Net / Month

South Central

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.

Statewide Dry Van Overview

Dry Van rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Texas

Dry Van Earnings in Texas

Detailed earnings data for dry van owner-operators in TX

Dry Van Market in the South Central

The South Central dry van market is anchored by Texas, the nation's largest freight-generating state. Dallas-Fort Worth's massive distribution infrastructure, Houston's port and petrochemical complex, and cross-border freight through Laredo create a freight-rich environment. The I-35 corridor from Laredo to Dallas is one of the highest-volume lanes in the country. Year-round operating conditions and growing population fuel consistent demand.

Top Dry Van Lanes from Houston

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why Houston for Dry Van

Key Industries

Oil & gas
Petrochemical
Port logistics
Healthcare
Food distribution

Key Highways

I-10I-45I-69US-59US-290Beltway 8SH-99

Top Shippers

ExxonMobil
Shell USA
Sysco
Halliburton

Distribution Centers Near Houston

Amazon HOU2 (Katy)

Walmart Distribution Center (Brookshire)

Home Depot (Atascocita)

Sysco Corporate HQ & DC (Spring)

Dollar Tree Distribution (Marietta, TX)

McLane Company (Temple, TX)

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Dry Van Trucking in Houston — FAQ

The modelled dry van rate for Houston is $2.86 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the South Central region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.

Based on current market estimates, a dry van owner-operator based in Houston can expect approximately $24,310 gross monthly revenue and around $15,802 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top dry van lanes from the Houston market include: Dallas TX → Houston TX, San Antonio TX → Laredo TX, Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR, Houston TX → New Orleans LA. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Houston sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by oil & gas, petrochemical, port logistics. It is served by I-10, I-45, I-69, so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for dry van depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.

Key highways for dry van freight in Houston include I-10, I-45, I-69, US-59, US-290, Beltway 8, SH-99. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.