Trucking services in Houma
Gelle Transport serves Houma, Louisiana — a growing community with local businesses and industry — with full truckload, dry van, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated and heavy haul trucking, backed by a dispatch team that works around the clock.
Houma lies roughly 830 road miles south of our Kansas City base. A truckload on that lane is about 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers, depending on pickup time and appointments.
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Freight Logistics
Freight lanes from Houma
Approximate road distances and typical solo-driver truckload transit from Houma to nearby major freight hubs:
| Lane | Distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Houma ↔ Kansas City, MO (our base) | ~830 mi | About 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers |
| Houma ↔ Houston, TX | ~330 mi | Typically same day or next day |
| Houma ↔ Memphis, TN | ~460 mi | About 1 day solo, or about 1 day with team drivers |
| Houma ↔ Dallas, TX | ~510 mi | About 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers |
| Houma ↔ Atlanta, GA | ~560 mi | About 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers |
| Houma ↔ San Antonio, TX | ~560 mi | About 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers |
Nearby areas we cover
Along with Houma, we regularly serve these nearby communities:
Houma in the Louisiana freight network
- Houma is the 10th-largest of the 12 Louisiana cities on our service list.
- It is about 60 road miles from New Orleans, the state’s largest market on our list.
- The state capital, Baton Rouge, is roughly 80 road miles away.
- The closest neighbouring community we serve is Kenner, about 48 miles away.
Freight around Houma commonly includes petrochemicals and ports and maritime. For interstates, permits and statewide conditions, see trucking in Louisiana.
Trucking in Houma: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport provide trucking in Houma, LA?
Yes. We provide full truckload, dry van, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated and heavy haul trucking for shippers in Houma and the surrounding area, dispatched from our Kansas City base and supported by vetted partner capacity.
How far is Houma from Gelle Transport’s headquarters?
Houma is roughly 830 road miles south of our North Kansas City headquarters. A truckload on that lane is about 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits for heavy haul loads in Houma?
Oversize and overweight permits for travel in Louisiana are issued by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Loads crossing other states need a permit from each state on the route — we manage the process for you.
How do I get a trucking quote in Houma?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us with your pickup and delivery locations, freight details and dates.