Car Hauler Trucking in Irving, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for car hauler owner-operators in Irving.

$1.62

Rate / Mile

$12,960

Est. Gross / Month

$8,424

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Car Hauler Trucking

Car haulers transport 8-10 vehicles per load between dealerships, auctions, ports, and manufacturers. Rates are per-vehicle rather than per-mile, with premium pricing for enclosed transport and long-distance moves.

Statewide Car Hauler Overview

Car Hauler rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Texas

Car Hauler Earnings in Texas

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Car Hauler 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 Car Hauler Lanes from Irving

Houston TX → Dallas TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX

Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX

Why Irving for Car Hauler

Key Industries

Oil & gas (corporate)
Air freight logistics
Pharmaceuticals distribution
Food distribution
Corporate services

Key Highways

SH-183 (Airport Freeway)SH-114SH-161 (President George Bush Turnpike)Loop 12I-635 (nearby)

Top Shippers

ExxonMobil
McKesson
Sysco
Celanese

Distribution Centers Near Irving

Sysco DFW Distribution Center

McKesson Distribution Center

Amazon DFW6 (nearby Coppell)

FedEx regional sort facility

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Car Hauler Trucking in Irving — FAQ

The modelled car hauler rate for Irving is $1.62 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 car hauler owner-operator based in Irving can expect approximately $12,960 gross monthly revenue and around $8,424 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top car hauler lanes from the Irving 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.

Irving sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by oil & gas (corporate), air freight logistics, pharmaceuticals distribution. It is served by SH-183 (Airport Freeway), SH-114, SH-161 (President George Bush Turnpike), so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for car hauler depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.

Key highways for car hauler freight in Irving include SH-183 (Airport Freeway), SH-114, SH-161 (President George Bush Turnpike), Loop 12, I-635 (nearby). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.