LTL Houston to Dallas
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Median $240/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Houston and where it drops off in Dallas. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2351-day
- $2261-dayBest
- $2511-day
- $2471-day
- $2391-day
- $2631-day
- $2401-day
- $2311-day
- $2551-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Houston to Dallas
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight
+7 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $226All in, surcharge free | 1 day | |
| Vocar Transportation | $166 | 1 day | -$60 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $175 | 1 day | -$51 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $181 | 1 day | -$45 |
| Forward Air | $186 | 1 day | -$40 |
| DUGAN TRUCK LINE LLC | $191 | 1 day | -$35 |
| XPO Logistics | $211 | 1 day | -$15 |
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Houston (77002) → Dallas (75201)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Dallas lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | Daylight Transport | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 26% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $125 est. | $90–$180 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $110 est. | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $110 est. | $100–$180 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $25 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $25 est. | $25–$26 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $395+ | $315–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026). 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 Dallas
How Warp routes the Houston to Dallas lane
LTL freight from Houston to Dallas
Houston to Dallas is served by 15 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $166 to $211 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 1 days.
Warp prices this lane at $226 per pallet with 1-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.
Dallas sits at the junction of I-35, I-20, I-30, and I-635, which makes it one of the most carrier-dense freight markets in the country. That density is a double-edged sword for local LTL shippers.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Houston to Dallas
A single pallet moving from Houston to Dallas over 239 miles emits approximately 15 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 385 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 2 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 Dallas?
LTL shipping from Houston to Dallas starts at $226 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $166 to $211 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 Dallas?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Dallas lane, the rate is $226 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 Dallas lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Dallas, including scan events at the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 1 day 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 Dallas?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Dallas is 1 day. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 1 day.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Dallas corridor?
Freight on the Houston to Dallas lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas-wide retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Dallas?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Dallas in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $226 with 15 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 Dallas?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $226 per pallet on Houston to Dallas includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $166 to $211 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 1 day.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Dallas lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Dallas 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 Dallas?
A single pallet moving from Houston to Dallas via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 15 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 239-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 385 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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