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3PLs in Texas — Dallas-Fort Worth & Houston Fulfillment

Browse listed warehousing and fulfillment providers across Texas. U.S. #2 industrial market with DFW Alliance, Port of Houston, I-35 corridor, no state tax, and booming nearshoring.

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Warehousing & Fulfillment in Texas

Texas is one of America’s largest and most dynamic logistics markets, anchored by two mega-metros: Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. The state has no personal or corporate income tax, and the 865-mile Texas Triangle (DFW–Houston–San Antonio) carries 70% of the state’s GDP. Texas sits at the crossroads of the I-35 NAFTA corridor (the primary US–Mexico trade route) and the I-10 transcontinental corridor from Florida to California.

Dallas-Fort Worth posts 8.7% industrial vacancy (Q4 2025) with warehouse rents averaging $9.72/sqft (up 3.5% in 2025). The DFW Alliance corridor alone has 53 million sqft of developed industrial space with 260K sqft of air cargo terminals. New developments continue: Park Six35 (362K sqft), 121 Logistics Park (339K sqft), and Ironhead Commerce Center (900K sqft) all delivering in 2025–2026.

Houston is both a port city and energy logistics hub. The Port of Houston set a record with 4.303 million TEUs in 2025 (up 4% YoY), with loaded exports up 7%. Houston’s industrial market shows 7.4% vacancy with record rents of $10.67/sqft NNN (up 13.4% YoY). Nearshoring is accelerating Texas trade — Chihuahua exports surged 35.7% YoY to $47.6 billion, and Mexico manufacturing exports rose 13.5%, funnelling cross-border freight through El Paso, Laredo, and the I-35 corridor.

Why Texas matters for fulfillment

  • No state income tax — Zero personal and corporate income tax creates a significant cost advantage for logistics operations and workforce recruitment
  • Port of Houston — Record 4.3M TEUs in 2025, Wharf 7 expansion adding 1,000 feet of berth, and 16 new RTG cranes planned
  • DFW Alliance logistics — 53M sqft of developed industrial space with air cargo terminals and continued mega-development activity
  • I-35 NAFTA corridor — Primary US–Mexico trade route with nearshoring driving 13–35% growth in cross-border manufacturing exports
  • Texas Triangle — DFW–Houston–San Antonio corridor carries 70% of state GDP with I-35, I-10, I-45 connectivity

10 featured 3PL profiles in Texas

Ordered by membership tier, with rotating profiles within each tier. This is paid directory visibility, not an independent quality ranking. Browse all →

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Smart Warehousing

Northlake, TX
Smart Warehousing is a 3PL Hub Verified, family-owned powerhouse serving the US South from 38 locations across 14 mil...
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Proprietary Est. 2001
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Stord

Dallas, TX
Stord is a 3PL Hub Verified fulfillment powerhouse serving $5B+ in annual commerce across six strategically located f...
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Proprietary Est. 2015
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Ryder Systems Inc.

Dallas, TX
Ryder operates this 763,000 sq ft fulfillment and distribution center in Dallas, Texas, part of Ryder Systems' nation...
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Other Est. 1933
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Mainfreight Inc.

Northlake, TX
Mainfreight Inc. is a 3PL Hub Verified powerhouse in Northlake, Texas—and one of the largest in North America with 2....
Primary Service: Warehousing WMS: Other Est. 1978
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Kase

Garland, TX
Kase is a 3PL Hub Verified, family-owned fulfillment powerhouse in Garland, Texas, operating six locations across 1.7...
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Proprietary Est. 2016
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LVK Logistics

Fort Worth, TX
LVK Logistics is a 3PL Hub Verified powerhouse serving over 1.1M sq ft across 7 locations in the Fort Worth area and ...
Primary Service: Software WMS: ShipHero Est. 2013
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GXO

Irving, TX
GXO is a 3PL Hub Verified powerhouse in Irving, Texas, delivering enterprise-scale fulfillment across 182,489 sq ft o...
Primary Service: Fulfillment Est. 2021
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Asfar Distribution

Houston, TX
Asfar Distribution LLC is a Houston-based 3PL specializing in eCommerce fulfillment, D2C order fulfillment, Amazon FB...
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Other Est. 2023
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Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Fort Worth, TX
Saddle Creek is an industry-leading third-party logistics provider offering order fulfillment, warehousing and transp...
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Select Est. 1966
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ShipMonk

Fort Worth, TX
ShipMonk is a 3PL Hub Verified fulfillment powerhouse headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with 12 locations across 3....
Primary Service: Fulfillment WMS: Proprietary Est. 2014
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What to Consider When Choosing a Texas 3PL

Key factors to evaluate when selecting a warehousing or fulfillment partner in Texas.

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Location & Corridor Access

Texas’s logistics geography centres on two mega-metros and the corridors between them. Dallas-Fort Worth sits at the I-35/I-20/I-30 crossroads with the Alliance corridor’s 53M sqft of logistics space. Houston is both a port city (4.3M TEUs) and energy logistics hub. San Antonio–Austin along I-35 is the fastest-growing region (Tesla Gigafactory, data centres). El Paso anchors the western US–Mexico border crossing. Choose DFW for national ground distribution, Houston for import/export and energy, and the I-35 corridor for cross-border operations.

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Warehouse Costs & Availability

DFW posts 8.7% vacancy with warehouse rents averaging $9.72/sqft (up 3.5% in 2025), and 6–8 weeks free rent on new leases in some corridors. Houston shows 7.4% vacancy with record rents of $10.67/sqft NNN (up 13.4% YoY). San Antonio at 10.7% vacancy offers more moderate pricing. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax (up to 8.25% with local). Labour costs average $16–$18/hour statewide, with DFW/Houston metro rates at $19–$22/hour. Mega-developments continue delivering across all markets.

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Regional & National Reach

Texas is one of the strongest national eCommerce fulfillment markets. From DFW, 1–2 day ground delivery covers the entire South, Southwest, and lower Midwest. Houston adds Gulf Coast coverage and international import capability. Together, DFW and Houston provide 2–3 day ground delivery to roughly 80% of the US population. For full coast-to-coast coverage, pair a Texas hub with an East Coast node (NJ, PA) and/or a West Coast node (NV, CA). Texas is particularly strong for import-heavy supply chains (Port of Houston) and US–Mexico cross-border sourcing via the I-35 corridor.

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Industry Strengths & Specializations

Texas’s 3PL market is shaped by a diverse economy. Energy and petrochemical (Houston is the global energy capital) drives hazmat, heavy-haul, and project cargo logistics. Automotive (Tesla Gigafactory Austin, Toyota San Antonio, GM Arlington) requires JIT and sequenced delivery. Cross-border/nearshoring (Mexico manufacturing exports up 13–35%) drives customs brokerage and bilingual operations. eCommerce and retail leverage DFW’s Alliance corridor for national distribution. Healthcare and technology (Houston Medical Centre, Austin tech sector) create temperature-controlled and high-value logistics demand.

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Compare Texas 3PL Quotes

Build a comparable quote for your Texas operation using your actual products, inventory and order volumes. These are questions to ask providers, not a local rate benchmark.

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Storage

Billing unit Pallet, bin, volume or dedicated space
Billing period Confirm daily, weekly or monthly charges
Inventory profile Model average stock, peaks and minimums
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Pick, Pack & Fulfillment

Order profile Model first units, extra picks and order lines
Packaging Confirm materials, inserts and markups
Service levels Confirm cutoffs and special handling
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Receiving & Inbound

Inbound format Quote pallets, cartons and floor-loaded containers
Handling scope Include counting, inspection and put-away
Exceptions Ask about appointments and extra labor
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Shipping & Outbound

Destination mix Model actual zones, countries and parcel sizes
Carrier terms Confirm discounts, markups and own-account options
Surcharges Include fuel, rural, residential and peak charges
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Value-Added Services

Extra work Quote kitting, labeling, returns and FBA preparation
Billing basis Confirm per-unit, per-job or labor-hour charges
Requirements Document quality checks and special handling
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Account & Platform Fees

Recurring fees Confirm account, WMS and support charges
One-time fees Include setup, integrations and onboarding
Commercial terms Model minimum spend, taxes and exit costs

Compare total monthly cost using the same order and inventory profile, billing units, currency and tax assumptions. The 3PL Pricing Report explains its USD/CAD quote sample; it does not establish local-currency rates for every market. Use the 3PL Rate Checker only where its currencies and fee definitions match your quote.

Dallas-Fort Worth & the Alliance Corridor — America’s Sun Belt Distribution Hub

Dallas-Fort Worth is Texas’s largest industrial market and one of the top distribution hubs in the country. The metro posts 8.7% vacancy (Q4 2025) with warehouse rents averaging $9.72/sqft. The Alliance corridor near Fort Worth anchors 53 million sqft of developed logistics space with 260K sqft of air cargo terminals at Alliance Airport.

DFW sits at the I-35/I-20/I-30 crossroads, providing north-south connectivity from Mexico to Oklahoma and east-west access from the Southeast to the West. Mega-scale development continues: Ironhead Commerce Center (900K sqft), Park Six35 (362K sqft), and 121 Logistics Park (339K sqft) all delivering in 2025–2026. North Fort Worth and Collin County offer 6–8 weeks free rent on new leases.

Houston adds the Port of Houston (record 4.303M TEUs in 2025) and an energy logistics cluster. The I-35 NAFTA corridor channels surging nearshoring trade (Chihuahua exports up 35.7% YoY to $47.6B) through El Paso, Laredo, and San Antonio northward to DFW. Texas’s no state income tax and competitive warehouse labour ($16–$18/hour statewide) make it a cost-effective alternative to California and the Northeast.

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Alliance Corridor53M sqft of developed logistics space with 260K sqft air cargo terminals — DFW’s mega-scale distribution hub.
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Port of HoustonRecord 4.3M TEUs in 2025, Wharf 7 expansion, and 16 new RTG cranes — Gulf Coast import/export gateway.
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I-35 NAFTA CorridorPrimary US–Mexico trade route with nearshoring driving 13–35% growth in cross-border manufacturing exports.
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No State Income TaxZero personal and corporate income tax — a significant cost advantage for logistics operations and workforce recruitment.
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Tesla & AutomotiveGigafactory Austin (5.2M sqft expansion), Toyota San Antonio, GM Arlington — driving JIT and supply chain logistics.

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Texas 3PL & Warehousing — Common Questions

Answers to the most common questions about Texas warehousing, DFW fulfillment, and choosing a Texas 3PL.

Request current quotes for your Texas operation using the same products, order volumes, inventory and destination mix. Compare receiving, storage, pick and pack, packaging, shipping, extra services, account fees and minimum charges. Confirm currency, billing units, taxes and service scope before comparing totals. The quote checklist on this page is not an independently sourced local rate average.
Request current quotes for your Texas operation using the same products, order volumes, inventory and destination mix. Compare receiving, storage, pick and pack, packaging, shipping, extra services, account fees and minimum charges. Confirm currency, billing units, taxes and service scope before comparing totals. The quote checklist on this page is not an independently sourced local rate average.
California (Inland Empire) offers the nation’s largest industrial market with unmatched Pacific Rim port access (LA/Long Beach), but at substantially higher rents, state income tax, and regulatory costs. Georgia (Atlanta) provides the Southeast’s deepest carrier networks, Hartsfield-Jackson airport, and Savannah port access, with competitive rents and growing industrial inventory. Texas offers no state income tax, the I-35 US–Mexico trade corridor, Gulf Coast port access (Houston 4.3M TEUs), and two mega-metros (DFW, Houston) with massive industrial capacity. TX is the strongest choice for US–Mexico cross-border operations, Sun Belt distribution, and companies prioritising tax efficiency with national reach.
Request current quotes for your Texas operation using the same products, order volumes, inventory and destination mix. Compare receiving, storage, pick and pack, packaging, shipping, extra services, account fees and minimum charges. Confirm currency, billing units, taxes and service scope before comparing totals. The quote checklist on this page is not an independently sourced local rate average.
Texas is one of the strongest national eCommerce fulfillment markets in the US. From DFW, 1–2 day ground delivery covers the entire South, Southwest, and lower Midwest. Houston adds Gulf Coast coverage and international import capability. Together, DFW and Houston can provide 2–3 day ground delivery to roughly 80% of the US population. For full coast-to-coast coverage, pair a Texas hub with an East Coast node (NJ, PA) and/or a West Coast node (NV, CA). Texas is particularly strong for eCommerce brands with import-heavy supply chains (Port of Houston) or US–Mexico cross-border sourcing.
Texas’s 3PL market is driven by a diverse economy: energy and petrochemical (Houston is the global energy capital, driving hazmat, heavy-haul, and project cargo logistics). Automotive (Tesla Gigafactory Austin adding 5.2M sqft, Toyota San Antonio, GM Arlington) requires just-in-time and sequenced delivery. eCommerce and retail leverage DFW’s Alliance corridor and Nashville-competitive positioning for national distribution. Cross-border/nearshoring (Mexico trade growing 13–35%) drives customs brokerage, cross-dock, and bilingual logistics along the I-35 corridor. Healthcare and technology (Houston Medical Centre, Austin tech sector) create demand for temperature-controlled and high-value logistics.

Content last updated April 2026.

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