LTL Houston to Baltimore
$286 per pallet on Houston to Baltimore, 3-day transit, all-inclusive. That is 15% below the cheapest traditional carrier on this lane ($336). No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery fee.
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LTL rates: Houston to Baltimore
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 20, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $286All in, surcharge free | 3 days | Lowest |
| XPO Logistics | $336 | 3 days | +$50 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $435 | 3 days | +$149 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $437 | 7 days | +$151 |
| Forward Air | $446 | 3 days | +$160 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $469 | 3 days | +$183 |
| RL Carriers | $513 | 3 days | +$227 |
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Houston (77002) → Baltimore (21201)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Baltimore lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 25.7% | 25.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $166 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $157 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $174 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $64 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $561+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Baltimore
How Warp routes the Houston to Baltimore lane
LTL freight from Houston to Baltimore
Houston to Baltimore is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $336 to $513 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 7 days.
Warp prices this lane at $286 per pallet with 3-day transit through the Houston cross-dock facility. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the energy capital of the country, which shapes its local LTL market in ways unlike any other major metro.
Energy sector logistics, including oilfield equipment, chemical supply, and industrial components, run alongside a massive consumer goods and retail distribution base.
Baltimore is a port city with a local LTL market shaped by proximity to both the Port of Baltimore and the Washington DC metro directly to the south.
Local ltl Baltimore freight flows through a few distinct zones: the I-95 and I-695 industrial belt through Jessup, Halethorpe, and Arbutus on the southwest, where consumer goods and food distribution concentrate; the White Marsh and Essex corridor on the northeast side; and the Inner Harbor and Fells Point commercial zone, where hospitality and specialty retail accounts require tight delivery windows and smaller equipment.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Houston to Baltimore
A single pallet moving from Houston to Baltimore over 1,446 miles emits approximately 90 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 2,328 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 9 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to Baltimore?
LTL shipping from Houston to Baltimore starts at $286 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $336 to $513 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Houston to Baltimore?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Baltimore lane, the rate is $286 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Houston to Baltimore lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Baltimore, including scan events at the Houston and New York cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 3 days through 2 cross-dock facilities instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Houston to Baltimore?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Baltimore is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 3 days to 7 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston and New York cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Baltimore corridor?
Freight on the Houston to Baltimore lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the New York cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Baltimore?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Baltimore in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $286 with 12 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Houston to Baltimore?
On this lane, Warp is 15% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $286 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Houston to Baltimore range from $336 to $513 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Baltimore lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Baltimore lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Houston cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Houston to Baltimore?
A single pallet moving from Houston to Baltimore via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 90 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,446-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 2,328 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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