Texas Reefer Carriers
As of this page's last data refresh, FMCSA lists 18,016 active, for-hire Reefer carriers based in Texas, averaging around 6 power units per fleet, with the largest concentration around HOUSTON. This comes straight from FMCSA's public Company Census File, refreshed weekly — search or filter the table below to find and verify a specific carrier before you book or partner with them.
18,016
Active reefer carriers
6
Average power units per fleet
HOUSTON
Largest concentration
Texas reefer carriers at a glance
Of the 18,014 reefer carriers in Texas that report a fleet size, 57% run a single power unit and 87% run five or fewer. 1,615 carriers run 6 to 20 trucks, 567 carriers run 21 to 100, and 130 carriers run more than 100.
785 of the 18,016 Texas reefer carriers (4%) were added to the FMCSA census in the last 12 months. Most names here are established, but check each one.
10,445 of the Texas reefer carriers file as interstate carriers (58%), and 770 (4%) are registered to haul hazardous materials.
Only 1,115 of the 18,016 Texas reefer carriers have an FMCSA safety rating: 960 satisfactory, 151 conditional and 4 unsatisfactory. The rest are unrated.
Houston has the most reefer carriers in Texas, with 1,648. The next largest are Laredo (995), Dallas (771), El Paso (752), San Antonio (640) and Edinburg (636).
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit | 10,346 | 57% |
| 2 to 5 | 5,356 | 30% |
| 6 to 20 | 1,615 | 9% |
| 21 to 100 | 567 | 3% |
| Over 100 | 130 | under 1% |
Counts for active, for-hire reefer carriers based in Texas, from FMCSA's Company Census File. Fleet sizes are self-reported on the MCS-150 form, and implausible entries are left out. Carriers that report no trucks, and bus and other passenger carriers, are not counted.
Browse Reefer Carriers in Texas
| Legal Name | City | Fleet | Drivers | Safety | DOT# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS FLEET INC | TEMPLE | 2073 | 3202 | Not Rated | 917131 |
| TRANSCO INC | TEMPLE | 1921 | 3988 | S | 1062707 |
| BEN E KEITH COMPANY dba BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES | FORT WORTH | 1768 | 2439 | S | 115479 |
| FL TRANSPORTATION INC | PLANO | 1763 | 2574 | Not Rated | 1421875 |
| SYSCO USA I INC | HOUSTON | 1472 | 1719 | S | 156275 |
| CEVA FREIGHT LLC | HOUSTON | 1112 | 1386 | S | 1719074 |
| GO SAVANNAH LLC | CEDAR HILL | 1013 | 750 | Not Rated | 3868889 |
| SKY CHEFS LLC dba LSG SKY CHEFS | IRVING | 993 | 2726 | Not Rated | 747152 |
| STEVENS STATEWIDE INC dba STEVENS TRANSPORT CD | DALLAS | 931 | 931 | S | 697580 |
| H-E-B LP dba H-E-B | SAN ANTONIO | 922 | 1407 | S | 351057 |
| FFE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC dba FFE OR KOOL SHOT EXPEDITED | LANCASTER | 829 | 708 | S | 109745 |
| K L BREEDEN & SONS LLC dba KLB SONS | FORT WORTH | 761 | 706 | S | 1836511 |
| GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC | SEABROOK | 731 | 719 | S | 690147 |
| CAPITAL REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC | FORT WORTH | 565 | 565 | S | 554349 |
| TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC | PASADENA | 464 | 478 | S | 36431 |
| REDDY ICE LLC dba REDDY ICE | DALLAS | 461 | 555 | S | 423998 |
| CROSS INTEGRATED TRANSPORT LLC | DALHART | 461 | 420 | S | 2195271 |
| SPIRIT TRUCK LINES LLC | SAN JUAN | 446 | 218 | S | 437028 |
| SKY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | EL PASO | 424 | 223 | S | 920253 |
| POLY TRUCKING INC | GRAND PRAIRIE | 412 | 255 | S | 160955 |
Data for Texas reefer carriers is pulled live from FMCSA's public Company Census File. Always verify a carrier's current authority and insurance directly — use our free Carrier & Broker Lookup tool for a real-time check by DOT or MC number.
Free tools for Reefer carriers in Texas
Verify a Texas reefer carrier's authority, check cargo coverage, and review your own FMCSA record.
- Carrier & Broker LookupLook up any Texas carrier's live FMCSA authority and insurance.
- New Authority ChecklistGetting your own authority to haul reefer in Texas? Step through the checklist.
- Authority Age and History CheckerSee how old a Texas carrier's authority is and its revocation history.
- DOT Audit Readiness ChecklistReview your own FMCSA record the way an auditor would, before a Texas inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Reefer carrier data for Texas come from?+
It's pulled live from FMCSA's Company Census File — the same MCS-150 data FMCSA itself publishes as open data — filtered to active, for-hire carriers physically based in Texas that report hauling reefer freight. A carrier must report at least one truck, so bus and other passenger-only companies are left out. The directory refreshes weekly, so counts reflect FMCSA's most recent published data, not a one-time snapshot.
How do I verify a reefer carrier in Texas before booking or partnering with them?+
785 of the 18,016 Texas reefer carriers were added to the FMCSA census in the last 12 months, so check each name before you book. Check that their authority is active. Check that cargo insurance and (for brokers) a bond are on file and meet the minimums. Check that there's no history of double-brokering or unresolved complaints. Use our free Carrier & Broker Lookup tool to pull a carrier's live FMCSA record by DOT or MC number. It shows authority status, insurance on file, and safety rating in real time.
What makes a reefer carrier different from other equipment types?+
A reefer (refrigerated trailer) keeps cargo at a set temperature in transit. This is required for produce, meat, dairy, and other perishables. Reefer freight typically pays more than dry van because of the added equipment cost and stricter delivery windows. In Texas, FMCSA lists 18,016 carriers that report hauling reefer freight, most of them around HOUSTON.
Can I book reefer freight in Texas directly with carriers from this list through Grow Trucking?+
The 18,016 Texas reefer carriers listed here come from public FMCSA records. This directory is a free research and verification tool built on public FMCSA data. It isn't a load board or brokerage. Grow Trucking is a dispatch service. We work for owner-operators and small fleets, finding and booking freight for them. If you're a carrier looking to run more of this equipment type in this state, that's exactly what a dedicated dispatcher does.
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