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Discount lane · 48% below market

Merrifield, VA to San Antonio, TX Truckload Freight

This lane runs about $2,360 for a full dry van — roughly 48% below the typical rate for a long-haul lane (~$4,520).

1,590 mi ~2.5-day transit long-haul

Why MerrifieldSan Antonio is priced below market

This lane · MerrifieldSan Antonio
$2,360
$1.48/mi
48% below market
Opposite direction · San AntonioMerrifield
$5,865
$3.69/mi · the headhaul
Typical for long-haul
$4,520
$2.84/mi median

That's about $2,160 saved per load versus the typical long-haul rate.

San Antonio, TX is a heavy-inbound freight market — more freight comes in than goes out. Carriers delivering into San Antonio might otherwise head home empty, so they take loads back out at a discount rather than deadhead. The reverse lane (San AntonioMerrifield) runs about $5,865, while this direction prices well under it. As a brokerage we tap that backhaul capacity across thousands of asset-based carriers and pass the savings to you.

Prices shown are for a dry van; we also quote flatbed, reefer, and specialized on this lane. Rates reflect recent national carrier data and move with the spot market — request a quote to lock the current number for 30 days.

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What moves this lane's rate

  • • Backhaul capacity — how many trucks need a load out of San Antonio
  • • Fuel prices and lane mileage (1,590 mi)
  • • Seasonal demand and produce/retail surges
  • • Equipment type, freight weight, and pickup flexibility

FAQs

Why is Merrifield to San Antonio freight cheaper than the reverse direction?

San Antonio, TX pulls in more freight than it ships out, so trucks delivering there compete for loads back out rather than run empty. The return (San Antonio → Merrifield) prices around $5,865, while Merrifield → San Antonio runs about $2,360 — roughly 48% below the typical rate for a comparable-distance lane. We tap that backhaul capacity across asset-based carriers and pass the savings on.

What is the truckload rate from Merrifield, VA to San Antonio, TX?

Current estimates run about $2,360 for a dry van full truckload, over roughly 1,590 miles (about $1.48 per mile) — versus a typical $4,520 for this distance. These are market-based estimates; get a free quote for a locked rate.

How much can I save shipping Merrifield to San Antonio?

This lane is priced about 48% below the going rate for comparable-distance freight, roughly $2,160 per load. Savings reflect current spot-market capacity and move with the market.

How long does shipping take from Merrifield to San Antonio?

Typical full truckload transit on this lane is about 2.5 days, depending on pickup and delivery scheduling.

Are these discount rates guaranteed?

These are ballpark estimates based on national carrier data and current market trends. For a locked, guaranteed rate tailored to your shipment, get a free custom quote valid for 30 days.

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