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

Knight-Swift Transportation

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

Werner Enterprises

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

Schneider National

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

XPO Logistics

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

Heartland Express

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

Ruan Transportation

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

Lone Star Transportation

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

Daseke Inc

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

Gulf Winds International

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

Port of Houston Drayage

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

Samsung Austin Fleet

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

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.