Freight Shipping from Kent to Dallas
Ship freight from Kent, WA to Dallas, TX with FMCSA-verified carriers. FTL from $4,663-$5,748, LTL from $1,393-$2,244. No hidden fees, no re-bills.
Distance
2,169 mi
Drive Time
39 hrs
FTL Rate Est.
$4,663-$5,748
LTL Rate Est.
$1,393-$2,244
Industrial Freight Lane
Kent → Dallas Lane Market Snapshot
Active Carriers
77–96
running this lane
Weekly Loads
89–109
typical volume
Rate / Mile
$2.17–$2.67
dry van spot
Backhaul Score
73/100
Strong
Steady carrier availability year-round. Expect stable pricing with 5-8% swings during seasonal peaks.
Toll Estimate
$24–$39 one-way passing through WA, TX, OK, NM. 5 typical fuel stops along the corridor.
Book For Best Rates
Best pickup days: Tue, Wed, Thu. Avoid: Sun, Fri PM, Mon AM. Mid-week pickups on this lane typically price 6-11% below weekend-adjacent bookings.
Kent to Dallas Freight Corridor
Kent sits in the heart of the Green River Valley, home to the largest warehouse and distribution concentration in the Pacific Northwest. Over 60 million square feet of industrial space lines the valley floor, housing Amazon fulfillment centers, Blue Origin's rocket manufacturing campus, and REI's national headquarters. The valley's proximity to both the Port of Tacoma and Sea-Tac Airport makes it the natural transload point for imported goods entering the Pacific Northwest.
Dallas is the economic engine of the DFW metroplex, housing more Fortune 500 corporate headquarters than any city except New York. Texas Instruments and the Telecom Corridor in Richardson generate a constant flow of high-value electronics freight, while the South Dallas warehouse district contains over 150 million square feet of distribution space. The city's central location means a truck leaving Dallas can reach 93% of the U.S. population within 48 hours.
The Kent-to-Dallas corridor spans 2,169 miles via I-5, SR-167, I-35E, I-30. This lane connects warehousing & distribution and aerospace manufacturing freight from the Kent market to technology and telecommunications demand in Dallas. Carriers running this route regularly maintain competitive rates through strong backhaul availability in both directions.
What Ships from Kent
Kent's economy is driven by warehousing & distribution, aerospace manufacturing, food processing, generating consistent outbound freight demand.
e-commerce shipments
aerospace components
processed foods
building materials
consumer electronics
industrial equipment
What Dallas Receives
Dallas's technology, telecommunications, financial services sectors drive strong inbound freight demand from markets like Kent.
consumer goods
raw materials
electronic components
building materials
imported merchandise
petroleum products
Recommended Equipment
Based on the commodities moving between Kent and Dallas, these equipment types best serve this corridor.
Dry Van (FTL)
Ideal for palletized consumer goods, electronics, packaged foods, and general merchandise. Enclosed protection from weather and theft.
$4,663-$5,748 estimated for this lane
Flatbed
Best for steel, lumber, machinery, building materials, and oversized loads that cannot be palletized or loaded through standard dock doors.
$6,182-$7,917 estimated for this lane
Tanker / Hazmat
Specialized equipment for liquid chemicals, petroleum products, and hazardous materials. Requires hazmat-endorsed drivers and placarding compliance.
$6,832-$9,218 estimated for this lane
LTL (Less Than Truckload)
Cost-effective for shipments under 10,000 lbs or fewer than 10 pallets. Shared trailer space with other shippers reduces cost for smaller loads.
$1,393-$2,244 estimated for this lane
Rate Estimates by Shipping Mode
Estimated rates for the Kent to Dallas lane (2,169 miles). Actual rates depend on commodity, weight, season, and equipment.
| Mode | Rate Estimate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FTL (Full Truckload) | $4,663-$5,748 | 39 hrs |
| LTL (Less Than Truckload) | $1,393-$2,244 | 41-43 days |
| Expedited / Hot Shot | $7,049-$9,761 | 26 hrs |
| Intermodal (Rail + Truck) | $2,928-$4,013 | 42-44 days |
Major Shippers on This Corridor
Key freight generators in both Kent and Dallas that drive volume on this lane.
Amazon Kent Fulfillment (BFI4/BFI3)
Blue Origin (HQ)
REI Co-op (HQ)
Texas Instruments (HQ)
AT&T (HQ)
Amazon DFW Fulfillment Network
Shipping Tips for Kent to Dallas
Kent Seasonal Advisory
Amazon fulfillment drives massive Q4 holiday surges (October-December). Blue Origin rocket component shipments are irregular but high-value. REI seasonal inventory peaks align with outdoor recreation seasons — spring gear (February-March) and winter gear (August-September).
Dallas Seasonal Advisory
E-commerce fulfillment peaks massively during Q4 holidays. Construction freight is year-round due to DFW's unrelenting building boom. Texas Instruments production runs consistently but new product cycles create periodic shipping surges.
Consider Team Drivers
At 2,169 miles, this route exceeds single-driver HOS limits. Team drivers can deliver in 39 hours without mandatory 10-hour rest breaks, cutting transit time nearly in half compared to a solo driver.
Book Early for Best Rates
Spot market rates fluctuate daily. Booking 3-5 days in advance typically saves 10-15% compared to same-day or next-day freight requests. For recurring shipments, ask about contract rates.
Logistics Infrastructure
How freight actually flows in and out of Kent and Dallas — the warehouses, rail terminals, and highway spines that shape rates on this lane.
Origin
Kent, WA
- Metro Population
- 137K city (part of Seattle metro)
- Avg Outbound Rate
- $2.10-$2.45/mi
- Key Highways
- I-5, SR-167, SR-516
- Rail / Intermodal
- BNSF Auburn Yard (adjacent)
- Warehouse Districts
- Kent Valley Industrial (Green River), East Hill/SR-167, Auburn/I-5 South
“Kent Valley is the single best place in the Pacific Northwest to find outbound loads. The density of fulfillment centers and distribution warehouses means carriers can often find same-day loads without repositioning, making it the preferred staging area for owner-operators working the Seattle market.”
Destination
Dallas, TX
- Metro Population
- 7.6M metro (DFW)
- Avg Outbound Rate
- $2.00-$2.35/mi
- Key Highways
- I-35E, I-30, I-635 (LBJ)
- Rail / Intermodal
- BNSF Alliance Intermodal (Fort Worth); Union Pacific Mesquite Intermodal; BNSF Wilmer Intermodal
- Warehouse Districts
- South Dallas/I-20 Corridor, Mesquite/I-30 East, Garland/I-635 Northeast
“Dallas's massive inbound-to-outbound imbalance — driven by the region's explosive population growth — means carriers delivering to DFW can almost always find loads out. The challenge is finding loads that pay well enough to justify the outbound leg, especially southbound to Houston where competition is fierce.”
Return Loads from Dallas
Dallas generates consistent outbound volume. Backhaul to Kent is generally available within 2-3 days at 65-78% of forward rate.
Top Backhaul Commodities from Dallas
Seasonal Rate Patterns
Oct-Dec (retail peak)
+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out
Mar-Oct (construction season)
+8-14% on flatbed
Kent to Dallas Freight FAQs
How much does it cost to ship freight from Kent to Dallas?
Full truckload (FTL) rates from Kent, WA to Dallas, TX currently range $4,663-$5,748 (roughly $2.17-$2.67 per mile over 2,169 miles). LTL shipments typically cost $1,393-$2,244 depending on freight class, weight, and dimensions. Capacity is currently balanced on this corridor, so booking 3-5 days out locks in the best pricing. Request a custom quote for exact rates.
How long does freight take from Kent to Dallas?
Standard FTL transit from Kent to Dallas is approximately 39 hrs by truck over 2,169 miles, with 5 typical fuel stops along the corridor. LTL shipments add 2-4 business days due to terminal transfers. Expedited service with team drivers can reduce FTL transit by up to 40%. Intermodal rail-truck service via BNSF Auburn Yard (adjacent) to BNSF Alliance Intermodal (Fort Worth) takes 5-7 days but offers significant cost savings.
What equipment do I need for Kent to Dallas freight?
Equipment choice depends on your commodity. Kent commonly ships e-commerce shipments, aerospace components, processed foods, which typically moves in standard dry van trailers. Dallas commonly receives consumer goods, raw materials, electronic components. Our team matches you with the right equipment type for your specific freight.
Is there good backhaul from Dallas to Kent?
Strong backhaul (scored 73/100 based on Dallas's outbound commodity mix). Dallas generates consistent outbound volume. Backhaul to Kent is generally available within 2-3 days at 65-78% of forward rate. Dallas's top outbound commodities — electronics (Texas Instruments), telecommunications equipment, consumer packaged goods — are the most common return-load categories carriers target.
What commodities move from Kent to Dallas?
The Kent-to-Dallas corridor handles a diverse freight mix — freight brokers often call this the Industrial Freight Lane. Kent's top outbound commodities include e-commerce shipments, aerospace components, processed foods, building materials, consumer electronics, industrial equipment. Dallas's primary inbound freight includes consumer goods, raw materials, electronic components, building materials, imported merchandise, petroleum products. Industries driving this lane include warehousing & distribution and aerospace manufacturing from Kent and technology and telecommunications in Dallas.
When are rates highest on the Kent to Dallas lane?
This lane's rate cycle is tied to warehousing & distribution and aerospace manufacturing cycles. Key periods: Oct-Dec (retail peak) (+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out); Mar-Oct (construction season) (+8-14% on flatbed). For the lowest spot rates, ship mid-week (Tue, Wed, Thu) and avoid Sun, Fri PM, Mon AM pickups when possible.
Should I use team drivers for the Kent to Dallas lane?
At 2,169 miles, this route exceeds a solo driver's hours-of-service limits and requires at least one 10-hour break, adding roughly 14-18 hours to transit. Team drivers typically deliver in 23-28 hours — nearly half the solo transit — at a 20-35% rate premium. For time-critical freight over 1,200 miles, teams generally pay for themselves.
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