Texas Container Moving & Drayage Specialists
Heavy‑Haul & Oversize Shipping Container Transport Across Texas & The U.S.
From the ports of Houston and Corpus Christi to the energy fields of West Texas, Container Movers provides reliable container transport. We deploy sidelifter trucks, low‑boy trailers and cranes to pick up loaded containers at ground level, handle overweight cargo and deliver anywhere in Texas or cross‑border into Mexico. Our equipment is designed for oil‑and‑gas gear, wind‑turbine components, refinery modules and standard storage boxes. Moving cargo in sealed containers reduces handling and protects goods.
Texas Container Transport Coverage
Our Texas container movers regularly transport shipping containers to and from the state’s primary maritime gateways including Port Houston, Port Corpus Christi, Port Freeport, and the Port of Galveston. We coordinate container drayage along major freight corridors such as I-10, I-35, I-45 and I-20, connecting Gulf Coast ports with industrial centers and logistics hubs in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Laredo. Our team also delivers containers to inland rail terminals, energy facilities, refineries and construction sites across Texas, with long-haul container transport available nationwide.
Texas Ports & Logistics Landscape
Port Houston anchors the state’s maritime trade. In 2025, the port handled 54,491,066 short tons of cargo and 4,303,345 TEUs, served 2.5 million trucks and achieved an average 40‑minute truck turn time. The Houston Ship Channel is undergoing continuous deepening and widening to accommodate larger vessels. Other major gateways include Port Corpus Christi, Port Freeport, Port of Galveston and cross‑border trade corridors in Laredo and Brownsville. Inland, the Dallas/Fort Worth region houses intermodal hubs linking to Union Pacific and BNSF rail lines.
Hurricane & Weather Route Planning
Gulf Coast container moves require contingency routing during hurricane season (June–November). We proactively monitor Port Houston and Corpus Christi advisories and coordinate alternate staging yards when terminal closures occur.
Energy Corridor Compliance
Heavy-haul moves in the Permian Basin and along the Houston Energy Corridor often require coordination with county road authorities due to oilfield traffic and weight-restricted rural routes.
Ship Channel & Terminal Expertise
We regularly service Barbours Cut, Bayport, Turning Basin and Jacinto port terminals, understanding appointment systems, chassis availability and port gate windows.
Border Commercial Crossing Knowledge
For Laredo and El Paso shipments, we coordinate with commercial border facilities and FAST lane requirements to minimize delays for Mexico-bound freight.
Texas DOT Escort & Curfew Awareness
Oversize loads in major metros like Houston and Dallas are subject to urban travel restrictions and peak traffic curfews; our routing team schedules permitted travel windows accordingly.
State Size & Weight Regulations
Without a permit, Texas limits vehicles to 8 ft 6 in width, 14 ft height, and a semitrailer length of 59 ft. Maximum gross weight is 80,000 lbs. The TxDMV issues oversize/overweight permits allowing single axles up to 25,000 lbs. and tandem axles up to 46,000 lbs., with total weights over 80,000 lbs. for certain non‑divisible loads. Our permit team plans routes and obtains escorts when necessary.
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Service Areas
We deliver statewide and beyond:
Houston & Gulf Coast – drayage from Barbours Cut, Bayport and other terminals to industrial sites, chemical plants and warehouses.
Dallas–Fort Worth – container transport to and from intermodal yards, distribution centres and construction sites.
Central Texas – deliveries in Austin, San Antonio, Waco and surrounding areas.
West Texas & Permian Basin – heavy‑haul moves for oilfield equipment and modular buildings.
Cross‑Border & International – shipments to Laredo, El Paso and Brownsville with customs coordination for Mexico.
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Cross‑Border & Energy Services
Texas’s proximity to Mexico and the Gulf Coast oil industry makes oversize container transport unique. We regularly move heavy containers for offshore rigs, petrochemical plants and renewable energy projects. Our bilingual team manages customs paperwork and arranges escorts for extremely heavy loads. Through partner carriers, we extend service into Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey.
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Cost: Drivers & Equipment Options
Rates are based on mileage, weight, permit fees and equipment type. Long‑haul moves from Houston to Dallas or from Corpus Christi to San Antonio require more time and fuel than local drayage. Using a sidelifter eliminates the need for a crane at your site, while a low‑boy trailer can handle extremely high or heavy loads. We transport 20‑ft, 40‑ft, 45‑ft and high‑cube containers.
Success Stories
Our Houston team recently transported a set of 40‑ft containers loaded with refinery components to a chemical plant outside Beaumont, securing oversize permits and completing the move in one day. In Dallas, we delivered several 20‑ft high‑cube containers for a retail warehouse build‑out. Clients in Laredo appreciate our door‑to‑door service.
FAQs
What is the weight limit in Texas without a permit?
Vehicles are limited to 80,000 lbs. gross weight and 8 ft 6 in width; permits allow higher axle weights for non‑divisible loads.
Do you serve the oil and gas industry?
Yes. We specialize in transporting heavy and oversized containers for refineries, drilling sites and renewable energy projects.
Can you handle cross‑border shipments?
Absolutely. Our team manages customs paperwork and arranges delivery into Mexico via Laredo, El Paso or Brownsville.
Move With Confidence From Start to Finish
Whether you're relocating a single loaded container or coordinating multi-site logistics, Container Movers delivers the equipment, operational knowledge, and standardized processes required for safe, reliable container handling nationwide.
Contact our team to schedule a move or request a technical consultation.
Nationwide Container Transport Services
Container Movers provides reliable shipping container transport throughout the United States. In addition to our Texas operations serving Port Houston, Corpus Christi, Freeport and major inland freight hubs, we coordinate container moves across other key logistics regions.
For example, our team also provides port drayage and statewide container transport in Florida, connecting PortMiami, Port Everglades and JAXPORT with warehouses, rail yards and construction sites throughout the state.
Learn more about our Florida container movers and port drayage services.