LTL Houston to Minneapolis
$297 per pallet on Houston to Minneapolis, 4-day transit, all-inclusive. That is 17% below the cheapest traditional carrier on this lane ($357). 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 Minneapolis
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $297 | 4 days | Lowest |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $357 | 2 days | +$60 |
| XPO Logistics | $358 | 2 days | +$61 |
| Forward Air | $370 | 2 days | +$73 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $403 | 6 days | +$106 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $431 | 3 days | +$134 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $455 | 4 days | +$158 |
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Houston (77002) → Minneapolis (55401)
$$395–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Minneapolislane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | SAIA | AAA Cooper | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 25.7% | 26% | 25.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $166 | $125 est. | $125–$180 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $157 | $110 est. | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $174 | $110 est. | $110–$180 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $0 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $64 | $30 est. | $25–$64 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $561+ | $400+ | $395–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025), AAA Cooper Rules Tariff (amounts not publicly itemized). Charges marked "est." are industry estimates where carrier tariff is not publicly published. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Minneapolis
How Warp routes the Houston to Minneapolis lane
LTL freight from Houston to Minneapolis
Houston to Minneapolis is served by 14 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $357 to $455 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 6 days.
Warp prices this lane at $297 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.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul form the largest metro in the upper Midwest and the commercial, logistics, and distribution hub for the entire northern plains region.
I-94 and I-35 intersect at the Twin Cities, and the freight ecosystem supports major shippers including Target, Best Buy, General Mills, and Cargill.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to Minneapolis?
LTL shipping from Houston to Minneapolis starts at $297 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $357 to $455 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 Minneapolis?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Minneapolis lane, the rate is $297 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 Minneapolis lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Minneapolis, including scan events at the Houston and Chicago 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 Minneapolis?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Minneapolis is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 6 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston and Chicago cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Minneapolis corridor?
Freight on the Houston to Minneapolis lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Chicago cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Midwest and Northeast store deliveries, vendor consolidation, and manufacturing distribution.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Minneapolis?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Minneapolis in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $297 with 14 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 Minneapolis?
On this lane, Warp is 17% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $297 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Houston to Minneapolis range from $357 to $455 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Minneapolis lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Minneapolis 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