Freight lane guide
Is Dallas, TX to Memphis, TN a good truck lane?
Use this lane page to pressure-test rate per total mile, deadhead, fuel cost, and broker cash-flow before you book.
Loaded miles
455 mi
Typical deadhead
65 mi
Deadhead risk
Medium
Lane read
Strong outbound volume, but Memphis reload quality can swing by week.
Fuel cost considerations
Watch I-30/I-40 fuel spreads and pad for urban delay.
Break-even rule for this lane
Do not judge this lane on loaded miles alone. Add loaded miles plus expected deadhead, multiply by your true cost per mile, then add the margin you need for risk, time, and the next reload.