ABF Freight
Dallas, TX
ABF Freight provides national LTL services with expedited options and white glove delivery for specialized shipments from its Dallas terminal.
Review profileTrucking Companies in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Compare 6 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning trucking companies service in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas–Fort Worth is a central U.S. distribution market with extensive highway, rail, air-cargo, fulfillment, and regional trucking capacity.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Addison, Frisco, Irving, Grapevine, Carrollton. Each profile shows its actual base.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- I-20, I-30, I-35E and I-45 corridors
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- AllianceTexas inland-port access
Industries shaping demand
- retail distribution
- technology
- consumer goods
- manufacturing
Questions to resolve
- Confirm whether the building sits in Dallas, Fort Worth, AllianceTexas, or another DFW submarket.
- Match outbound lanes to I-35, I-20, I-30, or I-45 rather than assuming metro-wide coverage.
- Ask which SKUs, temperature bands, and value-added work the site actually runs today.
- Check air-cargo or intermodal handoffs at DFW and Alliance before comparing storage rates.
- Require the same inventory, cutoff, and returns assumptions from every shortlisted site.
- Verify record freshness and any warehouse, food-grade, or hazardous-handling evidence before a site visit.
Evidence to compare
- USDOT or MC evidence
- Operating lanes and service area
- Cargo and equipment fit
- Insurance and shipment-specific availability
What trucking companies do in the Dallas-Fort Worth market
Trucking companies operate the power equipment used for local, regional, or long-haul freight and may specialize by trailer, commodity, or lane.
In Dallas-Fort Worth, the operating context includes I-20, I-30, I-35E and I-45 corridors, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, AllianceTexas inland-port access. Demand is shaped by retail distribution, technology, consumer goods, manufacturing.
Shortlist criteria
- USDOT or MC operating evidence
- Lane, equipment, commodity, and service coverage
- Insurance, safety, tracking, and claims process
- Capacity, appointment, detention, and accessorial terms
Questions before requesting a quote
- Will the listed carrier operate the load directly with the required equipment?
- Are pickup, delivery, tracking, detention, layover, and cargo-claim responsibilities documented?
Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires a USDOT or MC number, detailed capabilities, and recent review for an indexable carrier profile.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 6 trucking companies
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- AllianceTexas inland-port access
- I-20, I-30, I-35E, and I-45 corridors
- Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, and Frisco bases
Local selection rules
Dallas–Fort Worth is a central U.S. distribution market. The useful split is AllianceTexas and DFW air cargo versus I-35 / I-20 / I-45 highway work versus a consumer-fulfillment ring.
- Confirm whether the building sits in Dallas, Fort Worth, AllianceTexas, or another DFW submarket.
- Match outbound lanes to I-35, I-20, I-30, or I-45 rather than assuming metro-wide coverage.
- Ask which SKUs, temperature bands, and value-added work the site actually runs today.
- Check air-cargo or intermodal handoffs at DFW and Alliance before comparing storage rates.
- Require the same inventory, cutoff, and returns assumptions from every shortlisted site.
- Verify record freshness and any warehouse, food-grade, or hazardous-handling evidence before a site visit.
When to use a 3PL, a broker, or a carrier in Dallas–Fort Worth
DFW queries often say “freight companies.” The right entity still depends on whether the freight needs a building, a desk, or a truck.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or cross-dock in Dallas, Fort Worth, or Alliance | 3PL | The constraint is the node and its outbound cutoffs. |
| Spot truckload or mixed equipment out of DFW | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk, not another warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated I-35, I-20, or I-45 lane | Carrier | Direct authority and equipment cut the extra party out of a stable lane. |
Compare documented Trucking Companies capabilities in Dallas-Fort Worth
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABF Freight | Dallas, TX | Truck Ltl | National LTL, Expedited Services, White Glove Delivery +1 | 134289 | 15087 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Bold Auto Transport LLC | Dallas , TX | Courier, Truck Ftl | Auto Transport | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| FFE Transportation Services | Dallas, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Temperature-Controlled Transport, LTL Network, Regional Distribution | 108207 | 109745 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Old Dominion Freight Line | Dallas, TX | Truck Ltl | National LTL Network, Next-Day Delivery, Two-Day Delivery +1 | 107478 | 90849 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Stevens Transport | Dallas, TX | Truck Ftl | Dedicated Transportation, Regional Distribution, Temperature-Controlled | 150578 | 79466 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| TForce Freight | Dallas, TX | Truck Ltl | National LTL Network, Time-Definite Services, Guaranteed Delivery +1 | 109533 | 121058 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
Trucking Companies profiles in Dallas-Fort Worth
Bold Auto Transport LLC
Dallas , TX
Bold Auto Transport is currently one of the fastest-growing auto shipping companies providing vehicle shipping services in Texas, California, Florida, and Alaska, and shipping cars…
Review profileFFE Transportation Services
Dallas, TX
FFE Transportation Services is the largest nationwide LTL temperature-controlled carrier specializing in food distribution.
Review profileOld Dominion Freight Line
Dallas, TX
Old Dominion Freight Line operates a premium national LTL network with next-day and two-day delivery services from its Dallas service center.
Review profileStevens Transport
Dallas, TX
Stevens Transport provides dedicated transportation and regional distribution with temperature-controlled capabilities from its Dallas headquarters.
Review profileTForce Freight
Dallas, TX
TForce Freight operates a national LTL network with time-definite services and guaranteed delivery with expedited options.
Review profileQuestions about Trucking Companies in Dallas-Fort Worth
How many trucking companies are listed in Dallas-Fort Worth?
UNITECARGO currently lists 6 active profiles in the Dallas-Fort Worth market that are marked verified and classified as trucking companies. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for trucking companies in Dallas-Fort Worth?
This page covers I-20, I-30, I-35E and I-45 corridors, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, AllianceTexas inland-port access. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare trucking companies in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Confirm whether the building sits in Dallas, Fort Worth, AllianceTexas, or another DFW submarket. Match outbound lanes to I-35, I-20, I-30, or I-45 rather than assuming metro-wide coverage. Ask which SKUs, temperature bands, and value-added work the site actually runs today.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.