LTL Houston to Denver
Book LTL freight from Houston to Denver — instant all-in rates from 12 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Median $292/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Houston and where it drops off in Denver. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2884-day
- $2874-dayBest
- $2874-dayBest
- $3014-day
- $2994-day
- $2994-day
- $2934-day
- $2924-day
- $2924-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Houston to Denver
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 | $287All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $305 | 4 days | +$18 |
| Forward Air | $327 | 3 days | +$40 |
| XPO Logistics | $350 | 2 days | +$63 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $398 | 2 days | +$111 |
| CCFS | $398 | 3 days | +$111 |
| RL Carriers | $500 | 3 days | +$213 |
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Houston (77002) → Denver (80202)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Denver lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 25.7% | 25.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $166 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $157 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $174 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $64 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $561+ | $315–$775+ | $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), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Denver
How Warp routes the Houston to Denver lane
LTL freight from Houston to Denver
Houston to Denver is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $305 to $500 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $287 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.
Denver is the primary freight hub for the Rocky Mountain region and the only major metro within 500 miles in multiple directions. I-25 runs north to Fort Collins and south to Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Houston to Denver
A single pallet moving from Houston to Denver over 1,034 miles emits approximately 64 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 1,665 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 6 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 Denver?
LTL shipping from Houston to Denver starts at $287 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $305 to $500 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 Denver?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Denver lane, the rate is $287 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 Denver lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Denver, including scan events at the Houston and Denver 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 Denver?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Denver is 4 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 Denver cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Denver corridor?
Freight on the Houston to Denver lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Denver cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Mountain West and Western U.S. distribution. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Denver?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Denver in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $287 with 11 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 Denver?
On this lane, Warp is 6% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $287 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Houston to Denver range from $305 to $500 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Denver lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Denver 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 Denver?
A single pallet moving from Houston to Denver via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 64 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,034-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,665 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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