Texas Truck Dispatch
Texas moves more freight than any other state. With three of the top 20 US metro areas, Gulf Coast ports, the US-Mexico border, and massive energy and agricultural sectors, Texas offers year-round freight in every equipment type.
#1
Rank in Freight Volume
5
Major Metro Areas
28
Border Crossings
17
Interstate Highways
Major Freight Corridors
I-35 Corridor (Laredo → DFW → OKC)
The NAFTA superhighway. Cross-border freight from Mexico flows north through San Antonio and Dallas to the Midwest. One of the highest-volume freight corridors in the country.
I-10 Corridor (El Paso → Houston → Beaumont)
East-west corridor connecting California-bound and Florida-bound freight. Houston's port and refinery complex generates massive outbound volumes.
I-45 (Houston → Dallas)
Connects Texas's two largest metros. Consumer goods, industrial freight, and energy equipment move constantly between these hubs.
I-20 (DFW → Midland/Odessa)
Connects the Metroplex to the Permian Basin oil fields. Energy equipment, drilling supplies, and oilfield services dominate this corridor.
Key Industries & Freight
Equipment Demand in Texas
Major Distribution Centers
- 📦Amazon — DFW (5+ facilities), Houston, San Antonio, Austin
- 📦Walmart — multiple DCs across DFW, Houston, and Central TX
- 📦H-E-B — San Antonio HQ, multiple regional DCs
- 📦Toyota — San Antonio manufacturing plant
- 📦Samsung — Austin semiconductor facility
Texas Trucking Regulations
No State Income Tax
Texas has no state income tax, making it one of the most tax-friendly states for owner-operators to base their operations.
Weight Limits
Texas allows 80,000 lbs on most interstates (same as federal). Oversize/overweight permits available through TxDMV.
IFTA Fuel Tax
Texas fuel tax rate: $0.20/gallon — among the lowest in the nation. Favorable for carriers purchasing fuel in-state.
Cities We Cover
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Austin
- El Paso
- Laredo
Plus all surrounding metros and rural areas
Run Freight in Texas?
Our Texas dispatchers know every lane, every rate, and every seasonal trend.
Regional Freight Guide
🤠Texas & South Central GuideTop lanes, seasonal patterns, deadhead traps, and regulations for TX, OK, AR, LA, KS
Other Markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas has the highest freight volume of any US state, driven by 5 major metros, Gulf Coast ports, US-Mexico border trade, and diverse industries including oil & gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail. More freight means more load options, better rates, and less deadhead.
Top lanes include Dallas to Houston (I-45), Laredo to Dallas (I-35 NAFTA corridor), Houston to Atlanta (I-10/I-20), Dallas to Chicago (I-35/I-44), and El Paso to Dallas (I-20). Cross-border lanes through Laredo consistently pay premium rates.
Very profitable. The Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale oil fields create constant demand for time-critical oilfield equipment, pipe, and supplies. Hotshot carriers in West Texas and South Texas often command $2.50-4.00+/mile on urgent oilfield loads.
All equipment types have strong demand in Texas, but flatbed (oil & gas, construction), reefer (produce, food), and hotshot (oilfield) see particularly high demand due to Texas's diverse economy.
Yes. Texas is our home base and one of our strongest markets. We dispatch all equipment types throughout Texas with deep knowledge of DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and Laredo freight markets.
Get Dispatched in Texas
Our dispatchers know the Texas freight market inside and out. Tell us your equipment type and preferred lanes — we'll keep your truck loaded and profitable.