LTL Houston to El Paso
$351 per pallet on Houston to El Paso, 2-day transit, all-inclusive. 13 traditional carriers run this lane (cheapest $238). No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery fee.
All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage
LTL rates: Houston to El Paso
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $351 | 2 days | |
| Forward Air | $238 | 2 days | -$113 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $239 | 2 days | -$112 |
| XPO Logistics | $293 | 2 days | -$58 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $358 | 2 days | +$7 |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | $376 | 2 days | +$25 |
| CCFS | $383 | 2 days | +$31 |
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Houston (77002) → El Paso (79901)
Warp's $351 rate is the invoice. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The carriers above quote a base rate, then add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$755+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to El Pasolane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 25.7% | 25.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $166 | $90–$200 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $157 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $174 | $100–$200 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $64 | $25–$70 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $561+ | $315–$755+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to El Paso
How Warp routes the Houston to El Paso lane
LTL freight from Houston to El Paso
Houston to El Paso is served by 13 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $238 to $383 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 2 days.
Warp prices this lane at $351 per pallet with 2-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.
El Paso is the largest US-Mexico border crossing by land freight volume, and nearly every aspect of local LTL in this market is shaped by cross-border logistics.
The Juarez-El Paso industrial corridor processes billions in maquiladora output each year, and the local freight ecosystem on the US side is built around receiving, staging, and distributing that freight after customs clearance.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to El Paso?
LTL shipping from Houston to El Paso starts at $351 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $238 to $383 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 El Paso?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to El Paso lane, the rate is $351 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 El Paso lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to El Paso, including scan events at the Houston cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 2 days through 1 cross-dock facility 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 El Paso?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to El Paso is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 2 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to El Paso corridor?
Freight on the Houston to El Paso lane is handled by the Houston cross-dock, which serves both the origin and destination ends of this corridor. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
Local carriers handle pickup in Houston and final delivery in El Paso. This keeps the move on a single regional crossdock instead of terminal to terminal routing.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to El Paso?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to El Paso in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $351 with 13 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 El Paso?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $351 per pallet on Houston to El Paso includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $238 to $383 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Houston cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 2 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to El Paso lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to El Paso 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.
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All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage