Service Area
Freight Broker in Dallas, TX
The American Truck Inc. is a licensed, bonded freight broker (MC# 1631835) serving the Dallas–Fort Worth market as a nationwide broker — we move freight into and out of DFW and connect it to carriers across all 48 states. We don't keep a terminal in Texas; we cover these lanes daily from our Chicago-area headquarters, sourcing vetted capacity for shippers throughout the Metroplex.
The Dallas freight market
Dallas–Fort Worth is the largest inland distribution hub in the southern U.S. and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, which keeps freight demand and warehouse construction running hot. Its central location gives one-to-two-day truck access to a huge share of the U.S. population, making it a favored spot for regional and national distribution centers. DFW also sits on the primary trade corridor between the U.S. interior and Mexico, so cross-border volume moving up from Laredo flows through the Metroplex. That combination of population growth, DC density, and Mexico trade makes it a high-volume, competitive freight market year-round.
Highways, rail & ports
The Metroplex is built around I-35 (which splits into 35E through Dallas and 35W through Fort Worth), plus I-20, I-30, I-45, and the I-635/I-820 loops connecting to Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and the Mexican border. AllianceTexas anchors a major BNSF intermodal and logistics complex north of Fort Worth, and Union Pacific operates the Dallas Intermodal Terminal in Wilmer. Dallas–Fort Worth International (DFW) is a top-tier air-cargo gateway for expedited and international shipments.
High-volume lanes from Dallas
- Dallas, TX → Los Angeles, CA
- Dallas, TX → Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX → Atlanta, GA
- Dallas, TX → Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX → Laredo, TX
- Dallas, TX → Denver, CO
Industries we move in Dallas
- Oil, gas, and energy equipment
- Telecom and electronics
- Food and beverage
- Construction materials
- Aerospace and defense
- Retail and e-commerce distribution
Services we broker in Dallas
Dallas freight questions
Do you handle cross-border freight between Dallas and Mexico?
Yes. DFW sits on the I-35 NAFTA corridor that runs down to the Laredo border crossing, the busiest inland port on the U.S.–Mexico line. We coordinate the U.S. leg to and from the border and work with customs brokers and bonded carriers so your freight transfers cleanly between domestic and cross-border capacity.
Can you cover both Dallas and Fort Worth, including AllianceTexas?
Yes. We treat the whole Metroplex as one market and source carriers for pickups and deliveries across Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, and the northern logistics parks around AllianceTexas and I-35W. That lets us match equipment to whichever side of the metro your dock is on without you juggling multiple providers.
How do you protect temperature-sensitive freight during DFW's summer heat?
Texas summers routinely push past 100°F, which is hard on food, beverages, and other perishable or heat-sensitive loads. We book refrigerated equipment with the right setpoints, confirm reefer pre-cool before loading, and prioritize carriers with reliable temperature monitoring so product arrives in spec.
SHIPPING FREIGHT IN DALLAS?
Send us your lane and load details — we'll source vetted capacity and quote it fast.