Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Logistics Partner for Trucking & Warehousing Solutions
Southwest Freight has been a family-owned leader in integrated logistics solutions since 1967. With strategically located facilities in Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans, we combine warehousing excellence with trucking expertise to deliver seamless supply chain management. Our U.S. Customs Bonded status and 24/7 security systems ensure secure handling of imports, hazardous materials, and oversized cargo. Decades of experience in project cargo management and intermodal drayage enable us to handle complex shipments with precision. Our team of logistics professionals leverages over 100 years of combined experience to provide tailored solutions for local and national freight needs.From container storage yards to specialized transport equipment, we maintain infrastructure to accommodate diverse cargo requirements. Continuous investment in trained personnel and facility upgrades maintains our position as Gulf Coast industry leaders. Client-focused operations emphasize transparent communication and timely execution across all service lines. This heritage of reliability has earned us recognition as preferred partners for time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
Services
Trucking & Intermodal Drayage
Customs Bonded Warehousing
Project Cargo Handling
Container Storage Yard
Transloading Services
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of combined logistics expertise since 1967
- Strategically located facilities in major Gulf Coast ports
- 24/7 security systems with CCTV and alarm monitoring
- Specialized permits including HAZMAT, TWIC, and TABC certifications
- Award-winning customer service with 15-minute average load times
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Customs Bonded
What people say
Top-tier integrated trucking
Quick and efficient
Very patient with questions
Awesome at what he did
Courteous and friendly staff
Services
Trucking & Intermodal Drayage
Our licensed trucking services handle import/export containers at Houston marine terminals and railways. With TWIC, HAZMAT, and overweight permits, we ensure compliant transportation between ports, rail yards, and our bonded facilities. Decades of experience support efficient movement of standard, flat-rack, and open-top containers.
Customs Bonded Warehousing
150,000 sq ft of customs-approved storage with 24/7 security patrols and CCTV monitoring. We store imports up to five years with specialized handling for hazardous materials and oversized cargo. Our bonded status allows deferred duty payments while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Project Cargo Handling
Handling of oversized equipment including pipes, generators, and storage tanks. Our 11-acre project yard with 30,000 lb lifting capacity supports crating, palletizing, and loading of flat-rack containers. Custom solutions for heavy haul and out-of-gauge shipments ensure safe transportation.
Container Storage Yard
11-acre secure facility accommodating all container types including refrigerated and high-cube units. Advanced security systems and strategic location near major ports enable efficient container management. Both short-term and long-term storage options available with quick access to transportation networks.
Transloading Services
We facilitate seamless cargo transfer between transportation modes at our container freight stations. Specialized equipment handles shifted loads and time-sensitive shipments with minimal handling time. Services include container unloading, repackaging, and short-haul drayage to final destinations.
Questions
What logistics services do you offer?
We provide trucking, intermodal drayage, customs bonded warehousing, project cargo handling, and container storage solutions.
Do you handle hazardous materials?
Yes, we're HAZMAT certified with secure storage and transportation capabilities.
What payment methods do you accept?
Online payments through Pay Cargo/Cargo Sprint platform are available.
What are your operating hours?
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM CST with lunch break from 12:00PM-1:00PM.
Do you offer nationwide shipping?
Yes, our logistics network supports nationwide freight transportation services.
