Dallas Dedicated Lane Service

Texas Triangle anchor and the South's largest dedicated freight market

Dallas-Fort Worth is the largest inland freight market in the United States, with over 800 million sq ft of industrial space and more Fortune 500 headquarters than any metro except New York. The Texas Triangle (Dallas-Houston-San Antonio) generates the highest concentration of dedicated lane demand south of Chicago.

$2.95/mi

Avg Dedicated Rate

2140

Committed Carriers

9598%

On-Time Delivery

96%

Capacity Uptime

Dallas Dedicated Lane Performance

How dedicated service on Dallas's top corridors performs against the spot market — based on our committed carrier pool.

Cost vs Spot Market

15-23% vs spot market over 6 months

dedicated rates run 6-11% lower than current spot

Typical Contract

3-6 months

Running at 7-10 loads/week

Capacity Refresh

Ongoing

1-2 new carriers added per quarter

Top Dedicated Routes from Dallas

The highest-volume dedicated freight routes from Dallas, TX where dedicated lane service delivers the most value.

Dallas to Houston, TX

Consumer goods, manufacturing

240 miDailyDry Van

Dallas to San Antonio, TX

Retail distribution, food

275 miDailyDry Van

Dallas to Oklahoma City, OK

Consumer goods, energy equipment

200 miDailyDry Van

Dallas to Memphis, TN

E-commerce, retail restocking

450 miDailyDry Van

Dallas to Little Rock, AR

Food products, beverages

320 mi4x/weekReefer

Key Industries in Dallas

These industries drive the highest demand for dedicated carrier capacity in Dallas, TX.

E-commerce fulfillment

Technology (Texas Instruments, AT&T)

Aerospace (Lockheed Martin)

Food distribution

Financial services

Major Shippers & Distribution Centers

Key employers and freight generators in the Dallas metro area that rely on dedicated lane service.

Amazon (12+ fulfillment centers)

AT&T (HQ)

Texas Instruments (HQ)

Lockheed Martin (Ft. Worth)

McKesson

Dallas Freight Infrastructure

DFW is served by I-35E/W, I-30, I-20, I-45, and I-635. DFW Airport is a major air cargo hub. Alliance Global Logistics Hub in Fort Worth is the nation's first intermodal facility designed by Ross Perot Jr. BNSF and UP operate major intermodal yards. 800+ million sq ft of industrial space.

Dallas Dedicated Lane FAQs

Why is DFW the largest inland dedicated freight market?

800+ million sq ft of industrial space, 22 Fortune 500 HQs, and the Texas Triangle's 20+ million consumer base create unmatched dedicated demand. DFW's position at the I-35/I-30/I-20 crossroads enables day-trip dedicated runs to Houston, San Antonio, OKC, and Little Rock.

What role does Alliance play in DFW dedicated freight?

Alliance Global Logistics Hub in north Fort Worth combines BNSF intermodal, a dedicated cargo airport (Alliance Airport), and 15,000+ acres of industrial development. Companies like Amazon, FedEx, and Walmart operate massive DCs here, generating daily dedicated outbound to the entire South-Central U.S.

How does the Texas Triangle shape DFW dedicated lanes?

The Dallas-Houston (240 mi) and Dallas-San Antonio (275 mi) corridors are among the highest-volume dedicated lanes in the country. Both routes allow same-day round trips for dedicated carriers, with massive daily volume from retail, food, and manufacturing freight moving between the three metros.

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Get a Dedicated Lane Quote in Dallas

We have 2140 committed carriers available for Dallas dedicated lanes, with 95-98% on-time delivery and 15-23% vs spot market over 6 months. Most contracts run 3-6 months. Tell us about your lane and we will lock in capacity.

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