LTL Houston to Miami
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Median $271/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Houston and where it drops off in Miami. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2664-day
- $2624-dayBest
- $2684-day
- $2784-day
- $2744-day
- $2804-day
- $2714-day
- $2664-day
- $2724-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Houston to Miami
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 2, 2026
+3 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $262All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| Forward Air | $293 | 3 days | +$31 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $456 | 7 days | +$194 |
| XPO Logistics | $503 | 2 days | +$241 |
| RL Carriers | $549 | 3 days | +$287 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $574 | 6 days | +$312 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $580 | 2 days | +$318 |
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Houston (77002) → Miami (33101)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to Miami lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | R+L Carriers | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 26.5% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $225 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $225 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $225 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $100 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $775+ | $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), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to Miami
How Warp routes the Houston to Miami lane
LTL freight from Houston to Miami
Houston to Miami is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $293 to $580 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 7 days.
Warp prices this lane at $262 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.
Miami's local LTL market is shaped by three forces that do not exist together anywhere else in the country: a major international airport (MIA) with one of the highest cargo volumes in North America, the Port of Miami handling cruise and container cargo, and a retail and hospitality supply chain serving one of the densest concentrations of hotels and restaurants in the US.
Local ltl Miami volume is heavily international in character, with freight moving from customs-cleared warehouse zones near MIA through Doral and Medley into commercial accounts across Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, and the Design District.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Houston to Miami
A single pallet moving from Houston to Miami over 1,188 miles emits approximately 74 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 1,913 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 7 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 Miami?
LTL shipping from Houston to Miami starts at $262 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $293 to $580 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 Miami?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to Miami lane, the rate is $262 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 Miami lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to Miami, including scan events at the Houston cross-dock.
Transit on this lane is 4 days through 1 cross-dock facility 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 Miami?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to Miami is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 7 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to Miami corridor?
The Houston cross-dock handles freight on the Houston to Miami lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Houston, the cross-dock sorts and dispatches freight onto a dedicated line-haul truck, and a local carrier delivers in Miami.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to Miami?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to Miami in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $262 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 Miami?
On this lane, Warp is 11% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $262 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Houston to Miami range from $293 to $580 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to Miami lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to Miami 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 Miami?
A single pallet moving from Houston to Miami via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 74 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,188-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,913 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 Houston to Miami cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Houston to Miami starts at $262, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 12 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/houston-to-miami.
How fast is LTL shipping from Houston to Miami?
4 business days via Warp's Houston cross-dock. 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 Houston to Miami?
On the Houston to Miami lane, Warp LTL posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $262 (snapshot 2026-05-02), all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charge.
Compared against 11 legacy LTL carriers on this lane.
Can I book LTL from Houston to Miami online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/houston-to-miami — 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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