LTL Baltimore to Houston
Book LTL freight from Baltimore to Houston — instant all-in rates from 14 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $290/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Baltimore and where it drops off in Houston. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2854-dayBest
- $2974-day
- $2904-day
- $2854-dayBest
- $2974-day
- $2904-day
- $2854-dayBest
- $2974-day
- $2904-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Baltimore to Houston
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 2, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $285All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| Ward Trucking | $402 | 4 days | +$117 |
| XPO Logistics | $411 | 3 days | +$126 |
| Forward Air | $412 | 4 days | +$127 |
| RL Carriers | $438 | 3 days | +$153 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $440 | 4 days | +$155 |
| PITT OHIO | $517 | 3 days | +$232 |
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Baltimore (21201) → Houston (77002)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Baltimore to Houston lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | R+L Carriers | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 26.5% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $225 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $225 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $225 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $100 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $775+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Baltimore to Houston
How Warp routes the Baltimore to Houston lane
LTL freight from Baltimore to Houston
Baltimore to Houston is served by 13 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $402 to $517 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $285 per pallet with 4-day transit through the New York cross-dock facility.
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.
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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Baltimore to Houston
A single pallet moving from Baltimore to Houston over 1,446 miles emits approximately 90 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 2,328 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 9 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 Baltimore to Houston?
LTL shipping from Baltimore to Houston starts at $285 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $402 to $517 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 Baltimore to Houston?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Baltimore to Houston lane, the rate is $285 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 Baltimore to Houston lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Baltimore to Houston, including scan events at the New York and Houston 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 Baltimore to Houston?
Warp LTL transit from Baltimore to Houston is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 3 days to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the New York and Houston cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Baltimore to Houston corridor?
Freight on the Baltimore to Houston lane routes through the New York cross-dock near the origin and the Houston cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Baltimore to Houston?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Baltimore to Houston in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $285 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 Baltimore to Houston?
On this lane, Warp is 29% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $285 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Baltimore to Houston range from $402 to $517 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Baltimore to Houston lane?
Every carrier on the Baltimore to Houston lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the New York 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 Baltimore to Houston?
A single pallet moving from Baltimore to Houston via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 90 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,446-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 2,328 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 Baltimore to Houston cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Baltimore to Houston starts at $285, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 14 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/baltimore-to-houston.
How fast is LTL shipping from Baltimore to Houston?
4 business days via Warp's cross-dock network through New York and Houston. Same-week pickup is standard.
Transit times reflect Warp LTL service; carrier-direct LTL options on this lane may run 1-2 days slower depending on the carrier's linehaul schedule.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Baltimore to Houston?
On the Baltimore to Houston lane, Warp LTL posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $285 (snapshot 2026-05-02), all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charge.
Compared against 13 legacy LTL carriers on this lane.
Can I book LTL from Baltimore to Houston online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/baltimore-to-houston — 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. Pickups available same-week, often next-day depending on carrier availability.
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