Freight lane guide
Is Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA 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
350 mi
Typical deadhead
45 mi
Deadhead risk
Low
Lane read
Energy and port freight can pay well when timing is tight.
Fuel cost considerations
Short haul; tolls, wait time, and deadhead often outweigh fuel math.
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.