LTL Austin to Baltimore
Book LTL freight from Austin to Baltimore — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Same day LTL Austin
Pickup available this week on Austin to Baltimore (live availability as of 2026-05-20). $340 per pallet, 4 day transit, all-inclusive. Book at wearewarp.com/ltl/austin-to-baltimore.
Cheapest LTL carrier from Austin to Baltimore
Warp posts the cheapest all-inclusive rate from Austin to Baltimore at $340 per pallet — the rate at booking is the rate invoiced. Carrier base rates from other LTL providers run higher once fuel surcharge, liftgate, and reweigh fees apply.
LTL rates Austin to Baltimore
LTL Austin to Baltimore starts at $340 per pallet on Warp, 4 day transit, all-inclusive. Pickup available this week. Get a live quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/austin-to-baltimore.
Freight cost Austin to Baltimore
Freight from Austin to Baltimore runs $340 per pallet on Warp LTL (1 pallet, 500 lb, all inclusive). 4 day transit. Pickup available this week.
What is the difference between Warp LTL and the other carriers on Warp?
Warp LTL is Warp's own all inclusive cross-dock service. The other carriers on the platform are major LTL providers you can also book on Warp at FAK negotiated rates: national carriers like XPO Logistics, Old Dominion, Estes Express, Saia, FedEx...
What are FAK rates on Warp?
FAK stands for Freight All Kinds. It is a single negotiated rate that applies regardless of the commodity's freight class, typically 15 to 25% lower than class based rates. Direct LTL carriers usually reserve FAK pricing for shippers with $1M+...
How do I book LTL freight on Warp?
Four ways to book LTL Austin to Baltimore on Warp. (1) Instant freight quote portal at customer.wearewarp.com/public/freight-quote. Enter origin ZIP 78701, destination ZIP 21201, pallet count, weight. Book in 60 seconds with a card on file. (2) Pay as you...
Median $340/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Austin and where it drops off in Baltimore. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone. Click any row to open this quote on Warp. Adjust pallet count, weight, and pickup date to match your shipment, then book.
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
Warp LTL plus 12+ major LTL carriers on this lane. One signup, one invoice.
Warp gives you our own all inclusive Warp LTL service plus FAK negotiated rates from major national LTL carriers including XPO Logistics, Old Dominion, Estes Express, Saia, FedEx Freight, ABF Freight, R+L Carriers, TForce Freight, and Forward Air, plus regional specialists like Pitt Ohio, Averitt Express, AAA Cooper, Ward Trucking, Dohrn Transfer, Daylight Transport, and more. Pick the carrier that fits. All on Warp. Warp LTL usually has the lowest all in cost because the rate at booking equals the rate invoiced. The carrier options give you flexibility when you prefer a specific provider for service level or transit reasons.
LTL rates: Austin to Baltimore
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 20, 2026
Daylight
+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $340All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| XPO Logistics | $353 | 3 days | +$13 |
| RL Carriers | $435 | 4 days | +$95 |
| Forward Air | $449 | 3 days | +$109 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $457 | 7 days | +$117 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $490 | 4 days | +$150 |
| CCFS | $590 | 7 days | +$250 |
Get your exact rate
Austin (78701) → Baltimore (21201)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Austin to Baltimore lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | R+L Carriers | Forward Air | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26.5% | 26% | 25.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $225 | $90 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $225 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $225 | $100 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $0 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $100 | $25 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $775+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Quote Austin to Baltimore by API
Pay as you go · Sandbox freeReturns live LTL rates for this lane. No contract, no minimum, no sales call. Pull live rates and book the shipment in the same call. Sandbox keys are issued instantly on signup.
curl -X POST https://www.wearewarp.com/api/v1/freight/quote \
-H "Authorization: Bearer wak_test_YOUR_SANDBOX_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"pickupZip": "78701",
"deliveryZip": "21201",
"pickupDate": "2026-05-22",
"pallets": 1,
"weightPerPallet": 500,
"mode": "LTL"
}'One signup issues both sandbox and production keys. Quote calls are free. Booking charges the card on file at the rate above.
Ask your AI to quote Austin to Baltimore
MCP · 16 freight toolsDrop the Warp MCP server into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Continue. Your AI quotes, books, and tracks shipments on this lane from the chat. No portal, no sales call.
1. Add to your MCP config
{
"mcpServers": {
"warp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"warp-agent-mcp"
]
}
}
}2. Ask the AI
Quote me Austin to Baltimore, 1 pallet, 500 lbs, pickup next business day.Quote tools require no login. To also book or track, run npx @warpfreight/cli-agent signup once and credentials save to ~/.warp/config.json.
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Austin to Baltimore
How Warp routes the Austin to Baltimore lane
LTL freight from Austin to Baltimore
Austin to Baltimore is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $353 to $590 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 7 days.
Warp prices this lane at $340 per pallet with 4-day transit through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock facility.
Austin has grown from a mid-size regional market into one of the most active freight cities in Texas over the past decade.
The tech sector, food and beverage manufacturing, and state government procurement all drive steady local LTL demand across a metro that is still catching up in logistics infrastructure relative to its size.
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 Austin to Baltimore
A single pallet moving from Austin to Baltimore over 1,561 miles emits approximately 97 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 2,513 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 10 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 Austin to Baltimore?
LTL shipping from Austin to Baltimore starts at $340 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $353 to $590 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 Austin to Baltimore?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Austin to Baltimore lane, the rate is $340 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 Austin to Baltimore lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Austin to Baltimore, including scan events at the Dallas-Fort Worth and New York 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 Austin to Baltimore?
Warp LTL transit from Austin to Baltimore is 4 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 Dallas-Fort Worth and New York cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Austin to Baltimore corridor?
Freight on the Austin to Baltimore lane routes through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock near the origin and the New York cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas-wide retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing 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 Austin to Baltimore?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Austin to Baltimore in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $340 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 Austin to Baltimore?
On this lane, Warp is 4% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $340 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Austin to Baltimore range from $353 to $590 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Austin to Baltimore lane?
Every carrier on the Austin to Baltimore lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Austin to Baltimore?
A single pallet moving from Austin to Baltimore via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 97 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,561-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 2,513 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).
How much does LTL freight from Austin to Baltimore cost?
LTL from Austin to Baltimore is $340 per pallet on Warp, all-inclusive. The rate at booking is the rate invoiced. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or reweigh charges.
Benchmarked against 12 other LTL carriers on this lane. Get an instant quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/austin-to-baltimore.
How fast is LTL shipping from Austin to Baltimore?
4 days transit through Warp's Dallas-Fort Worth and New York hubs. Pickup available this week. Carrier-direct LTL on this lane runs faster on some routes and slower on others.
See the live comparison table for each carrier's transit.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Austin to Baltimore?
On the Austin to Baltimore lane today (2026-05-20), Warp posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $340, all-inclusive: no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no reweigh charge.
Benchmarked against 12 other LTL carriers.
Can I book LTL from Austin to Baltimore online?
Yes. Quote and book at wearewarp.com/ltl/austin-to-baltimore — enter origin ZIP, destination ZIP, pallet count, and weight, then book in 60 seconds with a card on file.
No sales call, no broker callback, no minimum volume. Pickup available this week.
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99.2% damage-free across 715,575+ shipments · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking