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Trucking Companies in Texas

Directory of 89,640+ registered carriers in Texas (TX). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Texas

Texas is the largest trucking market in the United States by virtually every measure — most registered carriers, most freight tonnage, and most miles driven. The state benefits from no income tax, massive consumer demand, cross-border trade through Laredo (the busiest commercial land port in North America), and the Port of Houston (the largest port in the US by tonnage). Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston are each among the top five distribution center markets in the nation. Oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford creates enormous tanker and flatbed demand. Tesla and Samsung have added technology manufacturing freight to Austin's growing logistics profile.

Top Trucking Companies in Texas

1

Knight-Swift Transportation

DOT Number
125168
City
Dallas, TX
Fleet Size
23,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferIntermodal
2

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Dallas, TX
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
3

Schneider National

DOT Number
292958
City
Dallas, TX
Fleet Size
10,500+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodalTanker
4

XPO Logistics

DOT Number
231367
City
Dallas, TX
Fleet Size
13,000+
Specialties
LTLDry VanBrokerage
5

Heartland Express

DOT Number
292583
City
San Antonio, TX
Fleet Size
4,200+
Specialties
Dry VanDedicated
6

Ruan Transportation

DOT Number
164213
City
Dallas, TX
Fleet Size
3,200+
Specialties
DedicatedDry VanReefer
7

Lone Star Transportation

DOT Number
345612
City
Fort Worth, TX
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecializedHeavy Haul
8

Daseke Inc

DOT Number
456213
City
Addison, TX
Fleet Size
5,500+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecializedHeavy Haul
9

Gulf Winds International

DOT Number
567234
City
Houston, TX
Fleet Size
800+
Specialties
DrayageContainerIntermodal
10

Port of Houston Drayage

DOT Number
2345876
City
Houston, TX
Fleet Size
1,500+
Specialties
DrayageContainer
11

Samsung Austin Fleet

DOT Number
876543
City
Austin, TX
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
SpecializedDedicated
12

Halliburton Fleet

DOT Number
654321
City
Houston, TX
Fleet Size
2,000+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy HaulTanker

Texas Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.50

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanFlatbedTankerReeferHeavy Haul

Major Freight Hubs

  • Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • Laredo
  • El Paso

Key Industries

  • Oil and gas
  • Cross-border trade
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • E-commerce

Texas Trucking Regulations

Texas has no state income tax, making it the most popular domicile state for trucking companies. The state follows federal regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. Extensive toll roads in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin add operating costs. Oversize permits are managed through TxDOT. Laredo and El Paso are the busiest commercial land border crossings in the US.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Texas

Texas has approximately 89,640 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Knight-Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, Schneider National.
The largest carriers operating in Texas include Knight-Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, Schneider National. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Flatbed, Tanker, Reefer, Heavy Haul. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Texas are Dry Van, Flatbed, Tanker, Reefer, Heavy Haul. Key industries driving freight demand include Oil and gas, Cross-border trade, Technology, Automotive, E-commerce. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.50.
The major freight hubs in Texas are Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, El Paso. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Texas has no state income tax, making it the most popular domicile state for trucking companies. The state follows federal regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. Extensive toll roads in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin add operating costs. Oversize permits are managed through TxDOT. Laredo and El Paso are the busiest commercial land border crossings in the US.