LTL Los Angeles to Houston
Book LTL freight from Los Angeles to Houston — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free across 741,983+ shipments · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Same day LTL Los Angeles
Pickup available this week on Los Angeles to Houston (live availability as of 2026-05-21). $357 per pallet, 4 day transit, all-inclusive. Book at wearewarp.com/ltl/los-angeles-to-houston.
Cheapest LTL carrier from Los Angeles to Houston
Warp posts the cheapest all-inclusive rate from Los Angeles to Houston at $357 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 Los Angeles to Houston
LTL Los Angeles to Houston starts at $357 per pallet on Warp, 4 day transit, all-inclusive. Pickup available this week. Get a live quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/los-angeles-to-houston.
Freight cost Los Angeles to Houston
Freight from Los Angeles to Houston runs $357 per pallet on Warp LTL (1 pallet, 500 lb, all inclusive). 4 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 hub-and-spoke LTL carrier 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 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 12+ more across the network. Warp LTL usually has the lowest all in cost on Los Angeles to Houston 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. One signup, one invoice, one point of accountability across all of them.
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+ annual spend. Warp negotiates FAK rates with every major LTL carrier on the platform and passes them through to every shipper, starting from the first booking. That means a small business shipping its first pallet on Warp gets the same FAK rates as an enterprise shipper moving thousands.
How do I book LTL freight on Warp?
Four ways to book LTL Los Angeles to Houston on Warp. (1) Instant freight quote portal at customer.wearewarp.com/public/freight-quote. Enter origin ZIP 90012, destination ZIP 77002, pallet count, weight. Book in 60 seconds with a card on file. (2) Pay as you go REST API at /freight-api. Sandbox keys issued instantly, no contract. Quote Los Angeles to Houston programmatically with Authorization: Bearer wak_test_YOUR_KEY. (3) MCP server at /agents/mcp. Run npx warp-agent-mcp to expose 23 freight tools to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Continue. Ask your AI: "Quote me Los Angeles to Houston, 1 pallet, 500 lbs." (4) CLI agent at /agents/cli. Run npm install -g @warpfreight/cli-agent then warp-agent ltl quote 90012 77002 --pallets 1 --weight 500. All four channels hit the same Warp pricing on this lane.
Median $369/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Los Angeles 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 12+ 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: Los Angeles to Houston
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 20, 2026
Daylight+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $357All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| Forward Air | $305 | 3 days | -$52 |
| XPO Logistics | $375 | 4 days | +$18 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $448 | 5 days | +$91 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $498 | 3 days | +$141 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $523 | 5 days | +$166 |
| RL Carriers | $569 | 3 days | +$212 |
Get your exact rate
Los Angeles (90012) → Houston (77002)
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 Los Angeles to Houston lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Economy | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 28.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $195 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $195 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $205 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $40 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $61 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $696+ | $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), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Warp customers
Quote Los Angeles 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.
# Quoting is keyless — no API key required.
curl -X POST https://www.wearewarp.com/api/v1/ltl/quote \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"origin_zip": "90012",
"destination_zip": "77002",
"pickup_date": "2026-06-10",
"pallets": 1,
"weight_lbs_per_pallet": 500,
"commodity": "general freight",
"length_in": 48,
"width_in": 40,
"height_in": 48
}'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 Los Angeles to Houston
MCP · 23 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"
]
}
}
}Or add the hosted connector — paste https://mcp.wearewarp.com/api/mcp into Claude and sign in (no npm).
2. Ask the AI
Quote me Los Angeles to Houston, 1 pallet, 500 lbs, pickup next business day.Quote 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 Los Angeles to Houston
How Warp routes the Los Angeles to Houston lane
LTL freight from Los Angeles to Houston
Los Angeles to Houston is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $305 to $569 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 5 days.
Warp prices this lane at $357 per pallet with 4-day transit through the Los Angeles cross-dock facility.
Los Angeles is the entry point for nearly 40 percent of US container imports, and the local LTL market reflects that scale.
The I-710 corridor from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach into Vernon, Compton, and the City of Industry carries the highest concentration of short-haul freight in the country.
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 Los Angeles to Houston
A single pallet moving from Los Angeles to Houston over 1,548 miles emits approximately 96 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 2,492 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 10 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
LTL shipping from Los Angeles to Houston starts at $357 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $305 to $569 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Los Angeles to Houston lane, the rate is $357 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 Los Angeles to Houston lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Los Angeles to Houston, including scan events at the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
Warp LTL transit from Los Angeles to Houston is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 3 days to 5 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Los Angeles and Houston cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Los Angeles to Houston corridor?
Freight on the Los Angeles to Houston lane routes through the Los Angeles cross-dock near the origin and the Houston cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin.
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 Los Angeles to Houston?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Los Angeles to Houston in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $357 with 12 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $357 per pallet on Los Angeles to Houston includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery.
Traditional carriers on this lane range from $305 to $569 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Los Angeles and Houston cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Los Angeles to Houston lane?
Every carrier on the Los Angeles to Houston lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
A single pallet moving from Los Angeles to Houston via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 96 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,548-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 2,492 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 Los Angeles to Houston cost?
LTL from Los Angeles to Houston is $357 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 12 other LTL carriers on this lane. Get an instant quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/los-angeles-to-houston.
How fast is LTL shipping from Los Angeles to Houston?
4 days transit through Warp's Los Angeles and Houston hubs. 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
On the Los Angeles to Houston lane, Forward Air posts the cheapest base rate at $305 per pallet (snapshot 2026-04-20).
Warp's rate is $357 per pallet, all-inclusive: fuel surcharge, liftgate, and reweigh fees included, so a typical shipment with one or two add-ons lands cheaper on Warp.
Can I book LTL from Los Angeles to Houston online?
Yes. Quote and book at wearewarp.com/ltl/los-angeles-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.
About the Warp freight network
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99.2% damage-free across 741,983+ shipments · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Performance figures are computed from Warp network data. See our methodology.