Trucking · Dallas → Silao
Cross-Border Trucking from Dallas to Silao
Dallas to Silao is about 1,704 km by road, crossing the border at Laredo – Nuevo Laredo. Plan on 4–6 days door to door, including the border crossing.
- Distance
- 1,704 km
- Transit
- 4–6 days
- Service
- FTL & LTL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
We move full truckloads and consolidated shipments with verified carriers, and coordinate customs on both sides when the lane is international.
- Origin
- Dallas, United States
- Destination
- Silao, Mexico
- Distance
- 1,704 km
- Estimated transit
- 4–6 days
- Border crossing
- Laredo – Nuevo Laredo
- Equipment
- 53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and unit assignment
Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.
- 02
Loading
Loading in Dallas with the transport documents in order.
- 03
Line haul
About 1,704 km of road, 4–6 days including loading windows.
- 04
Border crossing
Crossing via Laredo – Nuevo Laredo: export and import clearance, transfer truck when required.
- 05
Delivery
Delivery in Silao with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Mexico
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
- Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker
- MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica)
- Importer registered in the Padrón de Importadores (SAT)
- Certificate of origin (USMCA or other FTA) to claim a preferential tariff
- NOM compliance / permits when the tariff code requires them
What drives the price on this lane
- Full truckload (FTL) vs. less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Distance and unit type (dry van, flatbed, reefer)
- Border crossing and transfer truck when the lane is international
- Customs clearance on each side of the border
- Loading/unloading time and detention
- Cargo insurance
- Mexican import duties and taxes: IGI, DTA and 16% VAT
Mexico · DOF
Exchange rate used for Mexican customs
$18.0710 MXN
USD FIX published in the DOF on September 30, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does trucking from Dallas to Silao take?+
Estimated transit is 4–6 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Dallas from Silao?+
About 1,704 km by road.
How much does trucking from Dallas to Silao cost?+
It depends on unit type and whether it is FTL or LTL, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
What documents do I need to import into Mexico?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker; MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica).
Do you handle Mexican customs?+
Yes. We coordinate the customs clearance in Mexico with licensed customs broker partners, so freight and customs move under one quote.
From Dallas to other destinations in Mexico
Other origins in United States to Silao
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.