Dallas 3PL fulfillment services for growing ecommerce brands
Dallas–Fort Worth’s freight flows never slow—DFW International Airport moved more than one million U.S. tons of air cargo in 2021. Meanwhile, local warehouse rents climbed to $9.54 per square foot, pushing ecommerce brands to choose between growth and overhead.
Red Stag Fulfillment removes that trade-off: our Knoxville and Salt Lake City campuses reach Texas doorsteps in two days, letting Dallas merchants skip the lease yet keep Prime-like speed—no in-market facility required.
You probably shouldn’t have a 3PL in Dallas.
That might sound strange.
After all, Dallas has some nice benefits:
Its central US location enables stable, cost-effective shipping across all 48 lower states
The Port of Houston offers major logistics advantages with 32% year-over-year container growth.
Score 2 points for a Dallas 3PL, right?
Maybe. But consider total cost of fulfillment.
Port proximity and customer location are just two pieces of a much bigger puzzle.
Here are some other important factors:
Unreliable power grid = operational risks with documented winter outages
New Texas data privacy laws increase compliance costs
Cost of Texas warehouse space is up 21%, leading to higher fixed costs
Vulnerability to hurricanes and tornadoes = higher insurance premiums and operational disruptions
Even if it’s not your warehouse,
your 3PL is paying these costs, and passes them straight to you.
At Red Stag, we don’t have a Dallas location.
Instead, we’re a 3PL laser-focused on two things:
minimizing your total fulfillment costs and delivering exceptional customer experiences nationwide.
There are exceptions to our you shouldn’t be in Dallas statement, of course.
But for most brands looking to optimize for total cost of fulfillment while hitting 2-day delivery nationwide, our two strategic inland locations in Salt Lake City and Knoxville deliver better results.
You also don’t need to take our word for it
So you think you need more that 1 warehouse…
Here’s the cost of a 1lb package using an economy service from the best location and combination.
$5.32 – Springfield MO
$5.12 – Rancho CA + Charlotte NC
$5.05 – Rancho, Springfield, and Philly
YOU DON’T.
Chad Carleton
@chadcarleton
My wholesale 3pl went bankrupt in q3.
Their client list included:
– a dtc hemp drink company
– a mattress company
– a chocolate company
All shipping from San Francisco, the most expensive real estate in the world…
I wonder why they went bankrupt????
Sean Frank
@SeanEcom
The propaganda machine of the larger 3PLs has consultants and supply chain professionals brainwashed.
If you’re an e-commerce founder and you’re not producing close to 5 million in GMV, or you only ship 50-100 orders per day, you don’t need to worry about how many locations your 3PL has.
You also don’t need to be in Texas either. Here’s why:
You will pay more. This is not up for debate.
Freight, storage, management, split shipments—I’ve heard brands need to carry 30% more inventory. You’re chasing a ghost.
Even Amazon barley cares if you get your product in 2-days anymore.
Rich Patterson
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Our Locations
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Red Stag intentionally has only two locations.
See why that could be better for your brand.
Dallas, Texas merchants rely on us for…
3PL services nationwide
2-day shipping
Reach 96% of U.S. homes within two days.
100% accuracy
Fulfillment done right. Backed by guarantees.
0% shrinkage allowance
Because any loss is unacceptable.
Dallas fulfillment center services
Warehousing
Position inventory in our Knoxville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT campuses—both reach Dallas-Fort Worth in two days or less by ground. You bypass sky-high Metroplex warehouse rents while keeping products in stock and storage costs lean.
Order fulfillment
Orders are picked with 99.9% accuracy in our hubs, then roll straight to North Texas via UPS & FedEx ground. Dallas shoppers get reliable two-day delivery without you footing Dallas facility overhead.
Shipping
A dual-hub footprint straddling I-40 and I-80 lets parcels enter Dallas across fewer zones and lower rates. Short lanes cut delay risk and hand you big-parcel savings you can reinvest in growth.
Kitting & assembly
Subscription boxes, bundles, and promo kits are pre-built in Knoxville or SLC so they arrive retail-ready at Dallas doorsteps. You offer upsells and seasonal bundles—no extra Metroplex handling fees.
Inventory planning
Data from both facilities pinpoints buying spikes—from back-to-school surges to holiday booms in the Metroplex. Smarter forecasts keep Dallas cash flow healthy and pricing competitive.
Amazon fulfillment
Stay Seller-Fulfilled Prime compliant while selling to America’s fourth-largest metro. Our SLC and Knoxville nodes hit Dallas Prime zones in two days, helping you win the Buy Box without Texas storage fees.
What customers say about
Red Stag fulfillment services
Building your
fulfillment networks
Strategically placed hubs in Knoxville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT put the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex within a reliable two-day ground footprint. By routing inventory through our cross-country spine, you sidestep soaring DFW warehouse rents while still reaching 96 % of U.S. households just as fast.
Your Red Stag client portal integrates with every major cart, giving you real-time visibility into inventory, sales, and transit performance—complete with lane-level data for Dallas deliveries. Armed with these insights, you can seize every opportunity and build a network that scales alongside long-term growth goals.
Get ready to grow
with the right 3PL
Outsourcing fulfillment frees you to focus on bigger wins—acquiring Metroplex customers, launching new SKUs, and dialing in your brand.
But what if your 3PL also fueled that growth?
With Red Stag Fulfillment, you get a U.S.-based team that thinks beyond pick, pack, and ship. We offer hands-on guidance for inventory placement, SKU rationalization, and carrier mix—tailored to Dallas delivery expectations.
Leverage our dual-hub data to forecast North Texas demand spikes, prep for Prime Day surges, and optimize reorder points. When all your metrics live in one dashboard, it’s easier to cut costs, speed up turns, and turn Dallas shoppers into lifelong customers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a warehouse in Dallas to hit two-day delivery?
Maybe not. Many brands cut costs by positioning stock in lower-rent regions that still reach Dallas-Fort Worth, TX in two days. From our Knoxville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT campuses, 96 % of U.S. homes—including every DFW ZIP—receive orders within that window. You avoid Metroplex warehouse rates yet keep speed competitive.
How many fulfillment centers cover the Dallas-Fort Worth area efficiently?
Nationwide sellers often land on two nodes: one East, one Mountain/West. Our Knoxville + SLC footprint connects to every major parcel hub and the I-35 corridor, giving you zone-skipping rates into DFW without over-stretching inventory. More than two sites can fragment stock; fewer can slow delivery. Two well-chosen facilities usually balance cost, control, and service.
How fast will orders reach DFW from your hubs?
Ground shipments exit Knoxville and SLC daily on dedicated parcel line-hauls. Typical transit times: 2 business days to Dallas proper, 1–2 days to most North Texas suburbs, and 3 days to far West Texas. Expedited options and regional LTL lanes are available for oversized freight or peak-season surges.
How do Red Stag’s guarantees protect Dallas sellers?
Location is just one variable. Evaluate:
- Proven on-time & accuracy metrics (with cash-back guarantees).
- Tech integrations that sync with your cart or ERP.
- Expertise in bulky or high-value SKUs common to Texas shoppers.
- Transparent pricing on storage, pick fees, and zone-based shipping.
- Capacity to scale for Q4, rodeo season promos, or Prime Day spikes.
Will fulfilling outside Texas create sales-tax headaches?
No—nexus is based on where sales occur, not where items ship from. If you already collect Texas sales tax on customer check-out, routing through Knoxville or SLC doesn’t add new obligations. Our team can sync with your tax software and provide state-specific reporting so compliance stays simple.
You’ll love having Red Stag as your
3PL fulfillment solution
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