Dallas, TX
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Dallas.
7,946
Carriers Based Here
Truck Parking
Southwest
Region
Who Operates Out of Dallas
7,946 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Dallas. Here is how that base breaks down by fleet size — useful for judging whether you would be competing against owner-operators or against fleets with dedicated freight locked up.
4,432
Owner-operators (1 truck)
1,743
Small fleets (2-5)
459
Mid fleets (6-20)
188
Large fleets (20+)
56% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 365 are registered to haul hazardous materials.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.78 |
| Reefer | $3.23 |
| Flatbed | $3.52 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
Top Industries
Major Distribution Centers
Top Shippers
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Challenges
- LBJ Freeway (I-635) managed lanes create confusion for trucks with height and weight restrictions.
- I-35E/I-30 Mixmaster interchange is among the most congested points in DFW.
- High toll costs on North Texas toll roads.
- Severe thunderstorms and hail in spring can damage open-deck freight.
Opportunities
- Cross-border NAFTA freight through Laredo and El Paso is enormous
- Texas is the highest freight-generating state in the US
- Year-round operations with minimal weather disruptions
- Oil and gas industry creates premium-rate flatbed and hotshot demand
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Cross-border produce peaks January through April. Oil and gas freight follows rig counts year-round. Holiday retail surge runs September through December. Summer heat (June-August) requires attention to tire and equipment maintenance.
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