LTL Louisville to Houston
Book LTL freight from Louisville to Houston — 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 $240/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Louisville and where it drops off in Houston. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2354-dayBest
- $2474-day
- $2404-day
- $2354-dayBest
- $2474-day
- $2404-day
- $2354-dayBest
- $2474-day
- $2404-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Louisville to Houston
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 | $235All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| XPO Logistics | $330 | 2 days | +$95 |
| Forward Air | $374 | 3 days | +$139 |
| PITT OHIO | $402 | 3 days | +$167 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $429 | 2 days | +$194 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $440 | 3 days | +$205 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $448 | 6 days | +$213 |
Get your exact rate
Louisville (40202) → Houston (77002)
$315–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Louisville to Houston lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 25.7% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $166 | $90–$195 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $157 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $174 | $100–$205 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $64 | $25–$64 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $561+ | $315–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Louisville to Houston
How Warp routes the Louisville to Houston lane
LTL freight from Louisville to Houston
Louisville to Houston is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $330 to $448 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 6 days.
Warp prices this lane at $235 per pallet with 4-day transit through the Nashville cross-dock facility. Louisville is one of the most important logistics hubs in the eastern United States.
UPS Worldport at Louisville International Airport is the largest automated package sorting facility in the world, and the freight ecosystem built around it touches every aspect of local LTL in this market.
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 Louisville to Houston
A single pallet moving from Louisville to Houston over 951 miles emits approximately 59 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 1,531 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 Louisville to Houston?
LTL shipping from Louisville to Houston starts at $235 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $330 to $448 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 Louisville to Houston?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Louisville to Houston lane, the rate is $235 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 Louisville to Houston lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Louisville to Houston, including scan events at the Nashville and Houston 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 Louisville to Houston?
Warp LTL transit from Louisville to Houston is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 6 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Nashville and Houston cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Louisville to Houston corridor?
Freight on the Louisville to Houston lane routes through the Nashville cross-dock near the origin and the Houston cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, healthcare distribution, and regional manufacturing. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Louisville to Houston?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Louisville to Houston in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $235 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 Louisville to Houston?
On this lane, Warp is 29% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $235 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Louisville to Houston range from $330 to $448 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Louisville to Houston lane?
Every carrier on the Louisville to Houston lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Nashville 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 Louisville to Houston?
A single pallet moving from Louisville to Houston via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 59 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 951-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,531 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).
About the Warp freight network
Ready to ship from Louisville to Houston?
Get instant per-pallet rates or talk to Warp about a recurring lane program.
Warp2026Auto-applied at checkoutClick below to open the Warp customer portal — $50 is auto-applied at checkout on your first Warp shipment via Stripe.
One time per customer. Valid on your first booked Warp shipment only. Expires Apr 10, 2027. Subject to Warp’s standard terms of service.
99.2% damage-free · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking