LTL Houston to Chattanooga
Book LTL freight from Houston to Chattanooga — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $262/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Houston and where it drops off in Chattanooga. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2573-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Chattanooga
- $2693-dayFlat to any drop-off in Chattanooga
- $2623-dayFlat to any drop-off in Chattanooga
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Houston to Chattanooga
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $257All in, surcharge free | 3 days | Lowest |
| Forward Air | $260 | 3 days | +$3 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $276 | 4 days | +$19 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $280 | 2 days | +$23 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $295 | 2 days | +$38 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $298 | 2 days | +$41 |
| AVERITT EXPRESS INC | $307 | 2 days | +$50 |
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Houston (77002) → Chattanooga (37402)
$315–$696+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Chattanooga lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | FedEx Freight Economy | FedEx Freight Priority | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 28.5% | 28.5% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $195 | $195 | $90–$195 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $195 | $195 | $75–$195 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $205 | $205 | $100–$205 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $40 est. | $40 est. | $0–$40 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $61 | $61 | $25–$64 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $696+ | $696+ | $315–$696+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Chattanooga
How Warp routes the Houston to Chattanooga lane
LTL freight from Houston to Chattanooga
Houston to Chattanooga is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $260 to $307 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $257 per pallet with 3-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.
Chattanooga sits at the convergence of I-24, I-59, and I-75, making it a natural multi-state logistics crossroads connecting Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Knoxville.
The local LTL market here is smaller than those major metros but punches above its weight due to the industrial base.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Houston to Chattanooga
A single pallet moving from Houston to Chattanooga over 813 miles emits approximately 50 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 1,309 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 5 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 Houston to Chattanooga?
LTL shipping from Houston to Chattanooga starts at $257 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $260 to $307 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 Chattanooga?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Chattanooga lane, the rate is $257 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 Chattanooga lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Chattanooga, including scan events at the Houston and Atlanta cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 3 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 Chattanooga?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Chattanooga is 3 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 Atlanta cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Chattanooga corridor?
Freight on the Houston to Chattanooga lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Atlanta 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, food distribution, and regional store delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Chattanooga?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Chattanooga in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $257 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 Houston to Chattanooga?
On this lane, Warp is 1% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $257 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Houston to Chattanooga range from $260 to $307 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Chattanooga lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Chattanooga 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.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Houston to Chattanooga?
A single pallet moving from Houston to Chattanooga via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 50 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 813-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,309 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).
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