LTL Houston to Louisville
$237 per pallet on Houston to Louisville, 4-day transit, all-inclusive. That is 21% below the cheapest traditional carrier on this lane ($299). 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 Louisville
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $237 | 4 days | Lowest |
| XPO Logistics | $299 | 2 days | +$62 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $313 | 3 days | +$76 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $321 | 2 days | +$85 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $334 | 2 days | +$97 |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | $377 | 3 days | +$140 |
| AVERITT EXPRESS INC | $384 | 2 days | +$147 |
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Houston (77002) → Louisville (40202)
$425–$755+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Louisville lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Economy | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 28.5% | 25.7% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $195 | $166 | $130–$200 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $195 | $157 | $120–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $205 | $174 | $120–$205 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $40 est. | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $61 | $64 | $26–$70 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $696+ | $561+ | $425–$755+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison, SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Louisville
How Warp routes the Houston to Louisville lane
LTL freight from Houston to Louisville
Houston to Louisville is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $299 to $384 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $237 per pallet with 4-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.
Louisville is one of the most important logistics hubs in the eastern United States.
UPS Worldport at Louisville International Airport is the largest automated package sorting facility in the world, and the freight ecosystem built around it touches every aspect of local LTL in this market.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to Louisville?
LTL shipping from Houston to Louisville starts at $237 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $299 to $384 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 Louisville?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Louisville lane, the rate is $237 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 Louisville lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Louisville, including scan events at the Houston and Nashville cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 4 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 Louisville?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Louisville is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston and Nashville cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Louisville corridor?
Freight on the Houston to Louisville lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Nashville cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, healthcare distribution, and regional manufacturing.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Louisville?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Louisville in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $237 with 11 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 Louisville?
On this lane, Warp is 21% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $237 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Houston to Louisville range from $299 to $384 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Louisville lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Louisville 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