LTL Huntsville to Houston
Book LTL freight from Huntsville to Houston — instant all-in rates from 11 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Same day LTL Huntsville
Pickup available this week on Huntsville to Houston (live availability as of 2026-05-21). $255 per pallet, 3 day transit, all-inclusive. Book at wearewarp.com/ltl/huntsville-to-houston.
Cheapest LTL carrier from Huntsville to Houston
Warp posts the cheapest all-inclusive rate from Huntsville to Houston at $255 per pallet — the rate at booking is the rate invoiced. Carrier base rates from other LTL providers run higher once fuel surcharge, liftgate, and reweigh fees apply.
LTL rates Huntsville to Houston
LTL Huntsville to Houston starts at $255 per pallet on Warp, 3 day transit, all-inclusive. Pickup available this week. Get a live quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/huntsville-to-houston.
Freight cost Huntsville to Houston
Freight from Huntsville to Houston runs $255 per pallet on Warp LTL (1 pallet, 500 lb, all inclusive). 3 day transit. Pickup available this week.
What is the difference between Warp LTL and the other carriers on Warp?
Warp LTL is Warp's own all inclusive cross-dock service. The other carriers on the platform are major LTL providers you can also book on Warp at FAK negotiated rates: national carriers like XPO Logistics, Old Dominion, Estes Express, Saia, FedEx...
What are FAK rates on Warp?
FAK stands for Freight All Kinds. It is a single negotiated rate that applies regardless of the commodity's freight class, typically 15 to 25% lower than class based rates. Direct LTL carriers usually reserve FAK pricing for shippers with $1M+...
How do I book LTL freight on Warp?
Four ways to book LTL Huntsville to Houston on Warp. (1) Instant freight quote portal at customer.wearewarp.com/public/freight-quote. Enter origin ZIP 35801, destination ZIP 77002, pallet count, weight. Book in 60 seconds with a card on file. (2) Pay as you...
Median $260/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Huntsville and where it drops off in Houston. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone. Click any row to open this quote on Warp. Adjust pallet count, weight, and pickup date to match your shipment, then book.
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
Warp LTL plus 10+ major LTL carriers on this lane. One signup, one invoice.
Warp gives you our own all inclusive Warp LTL service plus FAK negotiated rates from major national LTL carriers including XPO Logistics, Old Dominion, Estes Express, Saia, FedEx Freight, ABF Freight, R+L Carriers, TForce Freight, and Forward Air, plus regional specialists like Pitt Ohio, Averitt Express, AAA Cooper, Ward Trucking, Dohrn Transfer, Daylight Transport, and more. Pick the carrier that fits. All on Warp. Warp LTL usually has the lowest all in cost because the rate at booking equals the rate invoiced. The carrier options give you flexibility when you prefer a specific provider for service level or transit reasons.
LTL rates: Huntsville to Houston
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 20, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $255All in, surcharge free | 3 days | Lowest |
| RL Carriers | $295 | 2 days | +$40 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $309 | 2 days | +$54 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $316 | 2 days | +$61 |
| XPO Logistics | $404 | 2 days | +$149 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $409 | 3 days | +$154 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $438 | 2 days | +$183 |
Get your exact rate
Huntsville (35801) → Houston (77002)
$400–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Huntsville to Houston 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 | $125–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $157 | $259 | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $174 | $180 | $110–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $0 | $68 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $64 | $26 | $26–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $561+ | $713+ | $400–$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 →
Quote Huntsville to Houston by API
Pay as you go · Sandbox freeReturns live LTL rates for this lane. No contract, no minimum, no sales call. Pull live rates and book the shipment in the same call. Sandbox keys are issued instantly on signup.
curl -X POST https://www.wearewarp.com/api/v1/freight/quote \
-H "Authorization: Bearer wak_test_YOUR_SANDBOX_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"pickupZip": "35801",
"deliveryZip": "77002",
"pickupDate": "2026-05-26",
"pallets": 1,
"weightPerPallet": 500,
"mode": "LTL"
}'One signup issues both sandbox and production keys. Quote calls are free. Booking charges the card on file at the rate above.
Ask your AI to quote Huntsville to Houston
MCP · 16 freight toolsDrop the Warp MCP server into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Continue. Your AI quotes, books, and tracks shipments on this lane from the chat. No portal, no sales call.
1. Add to your MCP config
{
"mcpServers": {
"warp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"warp-agent-mcp"
]
}
}
}2. Ask the AI
Quote me Huntsville to Houston, 1 pallet, 500 lbs, pickup next business day.Set up the MCP serverQuote tools require no login. To also book or track, run npx @warpfreight/cli-agent signup once and credentials save to ~/.warp/config.json.
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Huntsville to Houston
How Warp routes the Huntsville to Houston lane
LTL freight from Huntsville to Houston
Huntsville to Houston is served by 10 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $295 to $438 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 3 days. Warp prices this lane at $255 per pallet with 3-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.
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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Huntsville to Houston
A single pallet moving from Huntsville to Houston over 765 miles emits approximately 47 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 1,232 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 Houston?
LTL shipping from Huntsville to Houston starts at $255 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $295 to $438 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 Houston?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Huntsville to Houston lane, the rate is $255 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 Houston lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Huntsville to Houston, including scan events at the Houston cross-dock.
Transit on this lane is 3 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 Houston?
Warp LTL transit from Huntsville to Houston is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 3 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 Huntsville to Houston corridor?
The Houston cross-dock handles freight on the Huntsville to Houston lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Huntsville and a dedicated line-haul moves the freight to the Houston cross-dock for sortation and local delivery in Houston.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Huntsville to Houston?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Huntsville to Houston in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $255 with 10 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 Houston?
On this lane, Warp is 14% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $255 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Huntsville to Houston range from $295 to $438 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Huntsville to Houston lane?
Every carrier on the Huntsville to Houston 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 Houston?
A single pallet moving from Huntsville to Houston via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 47 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 765-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,232 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 Huntsville to Houston cost?
LTL from Huntsville to Houston is $255 per pallet on Warp, all-inclusive. The rate at booking is the rate invoiced. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or reweigh charges.
Benchmarked against 10 other LTL carriers on this lane. Get an instant quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/huntsville-to-houston.
How fast is LTL shipping from Huntsville to Houston?
3 days transit through Warp's Houston hub. Pickup available this week. Carrier-direct LTL on this lane runs faster on some routes and slower on others.
See the live comparison table for each carrier's transit.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Huntsville to Houston?
On the Huntsville to Houston lane today (2026-04-20), Warp posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $255, all-inclusive: no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no reweigh charge.
Benchmarked against 10 other LTL carriers.
Can I book LTL from Huntsville to Houston online?
Yes. Quote and book at wearewarp.com/ltl/huntsville-to-houston — 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. Pickup available this week.
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