| Cover | Aug. 08, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 08, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-42035 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001998768 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-1869180 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 12276 San Jose Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 426 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Jacksonville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 32223 |
| City Area Code | 904 |
| Local Phone Number | 506-7918 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | PAL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
