LTL Huntsville to Austin
Book LTL freight from Huntsville to Austin — instant all-in rates from 12 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $311/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Huntsville and where it drops off in Austin. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3114-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Austin
- $3114-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Austin
- $3114-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Austin
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Huntsville to Austin
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+3 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $311All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| RL Carriers | $276 | 3 days | -$35 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $319 | 2 days | +$8 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $360 | 2 days | +$49 |
| XPO Logistics | $414 | 2 days | +$103 |
| Forward Air | $434 | 4 days | +$123 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $445 | 3 days | +$134 |
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Huntsville (35801) → Austin (78701)
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–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Huntsville to Austin lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | SAIA | XPO Logistics | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 25.7% | 27% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $166 | $180 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $157 | $259 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $174 | $180 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $0 | $68 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $64 | $26 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $561+ | $713+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Huntsville to Austin
How Warp routes the Huntsville to Austin lane
LTL freight from Huntsville to Austin
Huntsville to Austin is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $276 to $445 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days. Warp prices this lane at $311 per pallet with 4-day transit.
Huntsville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast and a unique freight market defined by its aerospace, defense, and technology employment base.
Redstone Arsenal and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center anchor a defense and aerospace supply chain that demands precision documentation on every delivery.
Austin has grown from a mid-size regional market into one of the most active freight cities in Texas over the past decade.
The tech sector, food and beverage manufacturing, and state government procurement all drive steady local LTL demand across a metro that is still catching up in logistics infrastructure relative to its size.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Huntsville to Austin
A single pallet moving from Huntsville to Austin over 861 miles emits approximately 53 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 1,386 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 Huntsville to Austin?
LTL shipping from Huntsville to Austin starts at $311 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $276 to $445 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 Huntsville to Austin?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Huntsville to Austin lane, the rate is $311 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 Huntsville to Austin lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Huntsville to Austin, including scan events at the Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Huntsville to Austin?
Warp LTL transit from Huntsville to Austin 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 Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Huntsville to Austin corridor?
The Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock handles freight on the Huntsville to Austin lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas-wide retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Huntsville and a dedicated line-haul moves the freight to the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock for sortation and local delivery in Austin. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Huntsville to Austin?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Huntsville to Austin in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $311 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 Huntsville to Austin?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $311 per pallet on Huntsville to Austin includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $276 to $445 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Huntsville to Austin lane?
Every carrier on the Huntsville to Austin lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically. 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 Huntsville to Austin?
A single pallet moving from Huntsville to Austin via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 53 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 861-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,386 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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