The Lone Star
network.

Two markets, two distinct shipping patterns.

The Texas network is really two networks in one. The Texas Triangle (Dallas-Houston-Austin-San Antonio) is a high-volume short-haul market dominated by dealer transfers, auction pickups, and INOP vehicles. Most Texas Triangle shippers are not individual consumers — they’re dealers running inventory between metroplex lots, buyers at Manheim Dallas or Manheim Houston, and people moving non-running vehicles. Consumers usually just drive these 240-mile distances.

The long-haul Texas lanes — Texas to Florida, Texas to Atlanta, cross-country — are a completely different audience. These are snowbirds, military PCS moves, corporate relocations, families with adult children’s vehicles, and online vehicle buyers. Long-haul Texas lanes look more like I-95 in customer profile than the Triangle.

For shippers, this means asking the right question upfront: is your route inside the Triangle, or is it long-haul? The answer determines which equipment, which carriers, and which pricing tier applies.

Who actually ships on Texas routes.

The Texas customer base reflects the state’s diversity — energy industry, military, agriculture, tech, dealers, and snowbirds all represented.

Dealers — Manheim Dallas and Manheim Houston are among the country’s largest wholesale auctions. Dealers buy here and need transport to their lots across Texas, Florida, and the South.

Military families — Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, JBSA (Joint Base San Antonio), and other Texas installations generate PCS-move demand year-round.

Energy industry — Houston’s oil and gas industry has deep ties to Florida ports and East Coast operations. Corporate relocations between Texas and Florida are common.

Snowbirds — yes, even Texas has them. Particularly retirees from Dallas-Fort Worth heading to Florida for winter.

Cross-country movers — Texas is the bridge between the East Coast and Southwest. Dallas-to-LA, Houston-to-Phoenix, and similar long-haul lanes flow through Texas constantly.