Drayage from Houston to Northwest Houston
Drayage from Houston to Northwest Houston runs 38 road miles and about 3.4 hours door to door including the terminal turn. The all-in rate is around $733 — line haul plus a 21% fuel surcharge, a $32/day chassis. Houston gives 5 free days before per diem starts at $145 a day, which is the number that actually decides how this lane is scheduled.
- All-in rate
- $733
- Distance
- 38 mi
- Door-to-door
- 3.4h
- Typical free time
- 5 days
- Typical per diem
- $145/day
- Carriers
- 2
Representative figures — not a live feed. Turn times, congestion, free time and per-diem rates here are typical values for planning. No terminal feed is behind them, and free time and per diem are set by your ocean carrier and contract.
Rate breakdown
- Line haul
- $579
- Fuel surcharge (21%)
- $122
- Chassis — 1 day
- $32
Pre-pull, waiting time, overweight, hazmat and weekend delivery are quoted on top when the move needs them — see the rate builder.
Frequently asked
How much does drayage from Houston to Northwest Houston cost?
About $733 all-in for a standard 40ft move with one chassis day: Line haul $579, Fuel surcharge (21%) $122, Chassis — 1 day $32. Pre-pull, waiting time, overweight and residential delivery are quoted separately when the move needs them.
How long does the move take?
Roughly 3.4 hours door to door, of which the terminal turn is the variable part — Houston averages 60 minutes across its 2 terminals. Same-day delivery is realistic when the appointment is before noon.
What happens if I miss the last free day?
Per diem starts at $145 per container per day and keeps running until the empty is returned. On this lane a pre-pull costs less than two days of per diem, which is why we alert you two days out rather than on the day.
Do I need my own chassis?
No. The quote includes $32 of chassis for a single day from the pools serving Houston. If you have your own chassis arrangement, that line comes off the rate.
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