Houston to Charlotte LTL Freight Rates
Real LTL costs, transit times and carriers for freight picked up in the Houston metro and delivered in the Charlotte metro, from 62 shipments.
What LTL shipping costs from Houston to Charlotte
These are the all-in rates Armstrong customers actually paid from Houston to Charlotte from September 2025 – August 2026, including fuel and any accessorials. The range is the middle 50% of shipments in each weight bracket, so a quarter paid less and a quarter paid more, mostly because of freight class, accessorials and timing.
| Shipment weight | Typical range | Median | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000–2,499 lb | $290 – $515 | $325 | 17 |
| 2,500–4,999 lb | $410 – $620 | $465 | 12 |
Historical rates, rounded to $5, shown for budgeting only. They aren’t a quote: your price depends on exact ZIPs, freight class, pickup date and accessorials. See national pallet shipping costs for comparison.
Transit time and carriers from Houston to Charlotte
The median LTL shipment from Houston to Charlotte delivered in 2 business days after pickup, and 80% arrived within 2 business days (based on 62 delivered shipments). Standard LTL transit is an estimate, not a promise; if a delivery date matters, ask for a guaranteed service. More on how LTL transit times work.
No single carrier wins every shipment. AAA Cooper Transportation, Averitt Express and R+L Carriers moved 85% of the freight we arranged from Houston to Charlotte; the rest went to Estes Express Lines and Roadrunner and other national and regional carriers, depending on which one priced each shipment best.
| Carrier | Share of shipments |
|---|---|
| AAA Cooper Transportation | 47% |
| Averitt Express | 23% |
| R+L Carriers | 15% |
| Estes Express Lines | 6% |
| Roadrunner | 5% |
What ships from Houston to Charlotte
The median shipment weighed 2,050 lb at a median freight class of 65. The most common classes were class 65 (36%), class 70 (21%) and class 100 (13%). Lighter, bulkier freight rates in higher classes and costs more per pound, which is why measuring density before you quote matters.
By type of shipper, the biggest groups were industrial machinery & equipment (51%), plastics & packaging (18%), wholesale distribution (16%) and chemicals & consumer products (12%), among shipments where the shipper’s industry is known.
About this lane
Texas is one of the busiest LTL states in the country. Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are two of the largest freight markets in the U.S., I-35 carries cross-border freight from Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley brings produce and manufactured goods north from Mexico. Distances inside Texas are long, so an intrastate move can still take two days.
North Carolina freight follows I-85 and I-40 through Charlotte, the Triad and the Triangle. Furniture, textiles, food and manufacturing all ship heavily by LTL, and the state is well covered by Southeastern regional carriers.
Metro areas here are defined by ZIP code prefix, so Houston includes surrounding suburbs and industrial areas. Rates between two specific ZIPs can differ from the metro-wide range, which is why a live quote across 50+ carriers is the only way to know your price.
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How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to Charlotte?
For a 1,000–2,499 lb shipment from Houston to Charlotte, the middle half of Armstrong customers paid $290 to $515 all-in, median $325 (September 2025 – August 2026). Class, accessorials and exact ZIPs move the price; get a quote for your shipment.
How long does LTL freight take from Houston to Charlotte?
The median shipment from Houston to Charlotte delivered 2 business days after pickup, and 80% arrived within 2 business days.
Which carriers ship LTL from Houston to Charlotte?
On freight Armstrong arranged from Houston to Charlotte, the most-used carriers were AAA Cooper Transportation, Averitt Express, R+L Carriers and Estes Express Lines. The best-priced carrier changes shipment by shipment.
Related
Figures are from LTL freight arranged through the Armstrong Transport Group network, September 2025 – August 2026, for pickups and deliveries within each metro’s ZIP-code area. Price ranges are the middle 50% of all-in paid rates, rounded to $5, for budgeting only. See our data methodology.