Tempe, AZ to Palmdale, CA Truckload Freight
This lane runs about $1,170 for a full dry van — roughly 18% below the typical rate for a short-haul lane (~$1,430).
Rates as of September 24, 2026 · subject to current spot-market capacity.
Why Tempe → Palmdale is priced below market
That's about $260 saved per load versus the typical short-haul rate.
Palmdale, CA is a heavy-inbound freight market — more freight comes in than goes out. Carriers delivering into Palmdale might otherwise head home empty, so they take loads back out at a discount rather than deadhead. The reverse lane (Palmdale → Tempe) runs about $1,590, 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.
What moves this lane's rate
- • Backhaul capacity — how many trucks need a load out of Palmdale
- • Fuel prices and lane mileage (391 mi)
- • Seasonal demand and produce/retail surges
- • Equipment type, freight weight, and pickup flexibility
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FAQs
Why is Tempe to Palmdale freight cheaper than the reverse direction?
Palmdale, CA pulls in more freight than it ships out, so trucks delivering there compete for loads back out rather than run empty. The return (Palmdale → Tempe) prices around $1,590, while Tempe → Palmdale runs about $1,170 — roughly 18% 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 Tempe, AZ to Palmdale, CA?
Current estimates run about $1,170 for a dry van full truckload, over roughly 391 miles (about $2.99 per mile) — versus a typical $1,430 for this distance. These are market-based estimates; get a free quote for a locked rate.
How much can I save shipping Tempe to Palmdale?
This lane is priced about 18% below the going rate for comparable-distance freight, roughly $260 per load. Savings reflect current spot-market capacity and move with the market.
How long does shipping take from Tempe to Palmdale?
Typical full truckload transit on this lane is about 1 business day, 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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