LTL Houston to Laredo
$352 per pallet on Houston to Laredo, 2-day transit, all-inclusive. 15 traditional carriers run this lane (cheapest $154). 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 Laredo
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $352 | 2 days | |
| Vocar Transportation | $154 | 1 day | -$198 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $228 | 1 day | -$125 |
| Forward Air | $243 | 2 days | -$110 |
| XPO Logistics | $243 | 1 day | -$109 |
| ESTES | $251 | 1 day | -$101 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $256 | 1 day | -$97 |
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Houston (77002) → Laredo (78040)
Warp's $352 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–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Laredo lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | Estes Express | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 24.7% | 24.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $100 | $90–$180 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $85 | $85–$180 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $25 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $30 | $25–$30 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $315+ | $315–$713+ | $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), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Laredo
How Warp routes the Houston to Laredo lane
LTL freight from Houston to Laredo
Houston to Laredo is served by 15 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $154 to $256 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days.
Warp prices this lane at $352 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.
Laredo is the largest US-Mexico land port by freight value, processing more cross-border trade than any other port of entry in the country. The local freight market here is almost entirely defined by cross-border trade logistics.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to Laredo?
LTL shipping from Houston to Laredo starts at $352 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $154 to $256 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Houston to Laredo?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Laredo lane, the rate is $352 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 Laredo lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Laredo, 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 Laredo?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Laredo is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day 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 Laredo corridor?
The Houston cross-dock handles freight on the Houston to Laredo lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Houston, the cross-dock sorts and dispatches freight onto a dedicated line-haul truck, and a local carrier delivers in Laredo. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Laredo?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Laredo in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $352 with 15 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 Laredo?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $352 per pallet on Houston to Laredo includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $154 to $256 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 Laredo lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Laredo 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