Hazmat freight from Texas to Tennessee
Gulf Coast to Mid-South corridor. Chemical intermediates and Class 3 solvents move from Houston to Nashville and Memphis manufacturing hubs.
Distance
~900 miles
Transit time
2 days
Hazmat surcharge
$150–$300
The TX–TN lane connects Houston's petrochemical complex with Tennessee's growing manufacturing and automotive supply chain corridor. At approximately 900 miles, this is a 2-day transit lane — long enough that overnight delivery is not achievable, short enough that relay driving typically is not required.
What moves on this lane
Chemical intermediates from Gulf Coast producers moving to Tennessee automotive and advanced manufacturing plants. Class 3 solvents and coatings (acetone, MEK, toluene, industrial finishes) from Texas distributors to Nashville-area coatings manufacturers and contract finishers. Class 8 industrial chemicals (caustic soda, hydrochloric acid) for water treatment and manufacturing applications in Memphis and Nashville.
Distance and transit: Houston to Nashville runs approximately 870 miles via I-10/I-20/I-40. Dallas to Nashville is approximately 660 miles, making Dallas origins a notably shorter transit. Standard transit for Houston origins is 2 full days; Dallas origins can deliver next day for early morning pickups.
Hazmat surcharge drivers: This lane's surcharge range ($150–$300) reflects the longer transit, moderate carrier density, and the Tennessee delivery market (which lacks the extreme complexity of Northeast deliveries but still requires appointment scheduling at most industrial facilities).
Driver considerations: The TX–TN lane crosses multiple states (TX, AR or LA, MS, TN). Multi-state hazmat routing adds complexity for Class 1, PIH, or HMSP-required materials, which may require advance route approval from state police in some jurisdictions.
Rate variance factors
- Origin point: Dallas origins run $50–$75 less per shipment than Houston origins
- Fuel surcharge: This lane is fuel-sensitive; surcharge adjustments quarterly
- Material class: Class 6.1 or PIH materials carry $200–$400 additional premium above base surcharge
- Seasonal: Nashville automotive production slowdowns in July/August reduce demand