About Us

Every shipment is backed by a network of highly trained professionals, modern equipment and decades of industry expertise. Since our founding, we've focused on providing dependable freight transportation while building long-lasting relationships with customers across North America.

Our commitment is built on values that continue to guide everything we do.

  • More than 90 years of transportation experience
  • Nationwide network with reliable transit
  • Dedicated customer support
  • Modern fleet and advanced technology
  • Industry-leading safety initiatives

We continue investing in people, innovation and sustainability to provide dependable transportation solutions for businesses of every size.

11 Years

Headquarters

Corporate headquarters located in Richmond, Virginia with nationwide operations.

Founded

1931

Employees

Over 23,000

Service Centers

  • 280+ Service Centers
  • National Distribution Network
  • Cross Border Transportation
  • Dedicated Logistics

Centra Transport Texas began with a simple idea: provide dependable transportation while helping local businesses move the goods they need. What started as a small operation serving communities across Texas has grown through hard work, strong relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Over the years, Centra has expanded its capabilities to serve a wide range of transportation and freight needs. From local deliveries and regional freight to long-distance transportation and specialized logistics solutions, our team works to keep businesses moving efficiently and reliably.

Today, Centra Transport Texas continues to build on that foundation with a growing network, experienced drivers, modern equipment, and a customer-first approach. While the transportation industry continues to evolve, our focus remains the same: safe service, dependable delivery, responsive communication, and long-term relationships with our customers.

Transportation is more than moving freight from one place to another. It is about earning trust every time a shipment is picked up, every mile it travels, and every delivery that reaches its destination. At Centra, we believe our growth should always be measured by the value we create for our customers, employees, and communities.

At Centra Transport Texas, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a team of dedicated transportation professionals committed to going the extra mile for our customers, our communities, and one another.

Our mission is simple: provide responsive, dependable freight solutions that allow our customers to focus on what matters most. Everything we do is guided by the values that define who we are.

FAMILY-INSPIRED CULTURE: We believe great companies are built by people who support one another. At Centra, we work as a team, share knowledge, lend a hand when needed, and celebrate each other's success. We foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving our customers.

STABILITY & EXPERIENCE: Transportation demands experience, consistency, and a long-term perspective. We continually invest in our people, equipment, technology, and processes to strengthen our operations and deliver dependable solutions as our customers' needs evolve.

SAFETY: Safety is never an afterthought. We are committed to protecting our employees, drivers, customers, communities, and everyone who shares the road with us. We promote safe practices throughout every part of our operation.

INNOVATION: The transportation industry is constantly changing, and we believe in moving forward with it. We embrace new ideas, technology, and smarter processes that help us improve efficiency, expand our capabilities, and provide better service.

INTEGRITY & TRUST: Trust is earned through every interaction. We believe in honesty, fairness, transparency, and keeping our commitments. Whether we're working with a customer, employee, partner, or community, we strive to always do the right thing.

EMPOWERMENT: We give our people the tools, knowledge, and support they need to make a difference. Our team members are encouraged to take ownership, solve problems, make informed decisions, and find better ways to serve our customers.

COURAGE & DETERMINATION: Great results require persistence. We encourage our team to think creatively, tackle challenges head-on, and maintain a make-it-happen attitude. We are driven to find solutions, overcome obstacles, and continually raise the standard of service we provide.

Sound Like You?

If these values reflect the way you work, think, and serve others, you may be a great fit for the Centra Transport Texas team.

Explore our career opportunities and discover how you can become part of a team that's moving freight, supporting businesses, and moving Texas forward.

Since the beginning, Centra Transport Texas has taken a practical, long-term approach to doing business responsibly. We believe sustainable growth means operating efficiently, investing in smarter technologies, reducing unnecessary environmental impact, and making decisions that strengthen our company for the future.

Our sustainability efforts are guided by four core pillars:

  • Protect Our Planet
  • Support Our People
  • Serve Our Customers
  • Live Our Principles

Together, these pillars help us integrate responsible practices into our daily operations, business decisions, and long-term strategy.

Turning Sustainability Into Action

We are continually looking for meaningful ways to improve our environmental performance and create a more sustainable transportation operation. Some of our key initiatives include:

  • Improving Fuel Efficiency: We continue to invest in efficient equipment, smarter routing, driver education, and operational practices that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
  • Reducing Our Carbon Footprint: We are working to better understand and measure the environmental impact of our transportation operations so we can identify opportunities for meaningful reductions.
  • Smarter Fleet Management: Modern fleet technologies and telematics help us monitor vehicle performance, reduce unnecessary idling, improve driving efficiency, and make better operational decisions.
  • Exploring Cleaner Energy: We continue to evaluate opportunities to incorporate renewable energy and more energy-efficient solutions across our facilities and operations.
  • Responsible Operations: From equipment investments to facility management, we look for practical ways to reduce waste, conserve resources, and operate more efficiently.
  • Supporting Our People & Communities: Sustainability goes beyond the environment. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful workplace, supporting our employees, and contributing positively to the communities we serve.

Looking Ahead

Sustainability is not a one-time initiative. It is an ongoing commitment to finding better ways to move freight while reducing our impact and creating lasting value.

As Centra Transport Texas continues to grow, we will keep investing in people, technology, equipment, and processes that help us operate more efficiently and responsibly.

Better for our customers. Better for our people. Better for our communities. Better for the future.

Explore our sustainability initiatives to learn more about how Centra is working to build a more efficient, responsible, and sustainable transportation network.

Community Giving

At Centra Transport Texas, we believe being a responsible transportation company means more than moving freight. It means supporting the people and communities that make Texas strong.

Our team is committed to giving back through charitable partnerships, employee-led initiatives, community service, and programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Employee-Directed Giving

Our employees know the communities we serve best, which is why we encourage them to help guide our charitable efforts. Through employee nominations, fundraising, volunteering, and company-supported giving, our team has the opportunity to support causes that matter most to them.

Our focus includes organizations and initiatives supporting children, families, healthcare, seniors, veterans, and local communities.

Supporting Children's Causes

Every child deserves access to quality healthcare, education, and opportunities to thrive. Centra is committed to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children and families.

Through charitable partnerships and community initiatives, we seek to contribute to programs that provide essential resources, healthcare support, educational opportunities, and assistance to families facing difficult circumstances.

Supporting Our Military & Veterans

We are proud to recognize the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country.

Centra supports initiatives that honor veterans, assist military families, and provide resources to those who have dedicated themselves to serving others. We believe their sacrifices deserve our gratitude, respect, and continued support.

Grassroots Community Involvement

Giving back starts close to home.

Our employees are encouraged to get involved in the communities where they live and work. From holiday donation drives and food collections to supporting families in need and volunteering with local organizations, our team members regularly find ways to make a difference.

Whether it's donating toys during the holidays, collecting clothing and essential supplies, helping local families, or volunteering their time, these small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

At Centra Transport Texas, community is part of who we are. We are committed to building strong relationships not only with our customers and employees, but also with the communities we are privileged to serve.

Moving freight is our business. Moving communities forward is our responsibility.

At Centra Transport Texas, safety is more than a policy—it is a responsibility we share every day. Protecting our employees, customers, drivers, communities, and everyone who shares the road with us is one of our highest priorities.

Safety is embedded throughout our operations, from how we train and support our drivers to how we maintain our equipment, manage our facilities, and handle every shipment. We believe that preventing the preventable is essential to providing dependable transportation and keeping freight moving safely.

With an ongoing focus on training, accountability, technology, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement, we work every day to create safer outcomes both on and off the road.

Our Commitment to Safety

Our safety approach focuses on several key areas:

  • Driver Safety: Providing training, guidance, and resources that help our drivers make safe decisions on every trip.
  • Equipment Safety: Maintaining our tractors, trailers, and other equipment to high operating standards.
  • Workplace Safety: Creating a safe environment for employees at terminals, facilities, and customer locations.
  • Technology & Monitoring: Using modern tools and technology to identify risks, improve driving performance, and encourage safer operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Reviewing our processes, learning from experience, and continually looking for ways to prevent incidents before they happen.

Safety Recognition

Our commitment to safety is reflected in the standards we set for ourselves and the recognition we receive from the transportation industry.

Centra Transport Texas continues to invest in safety programs, employee training, fleet technology, and operational improvements designed to strengthen our safety culture.

We believe that recognition is not the destination—it is motivation to keep improving.

Safety Starts With All of Us

Every employee has a role to play in creating a safer transportation network. Whether behind the wheel, working at a terminal, loading freight, maintaining equipment, or supporting customers, we encourage our team to make safety the first consideration in every decision.

Because getting the job done right means getting everyone home safely.