Warp self-service portal vs Flock Freight.
Flock Freight is a shared-truckload platform built around pooling 4–20 pallet loads via algorithmic matching. The Warp portal is a full multi-mode freight network with 20,000+ FTL carriers, 9,000+ cargo van and box truck partners, 50+ cross-dock facilities, live GPS, and a public Freight API. One optimizes pooled LTL. The other covers every mode your operation actually ships.
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Live all-inclusive rates
Multi-mode rates, recurring lane cards, live GPS, public tracking.
Flock matches pooled loads algorithmically. Here is what the Warp portal actually shows when you compare rates, track freight, and share status with consignees.
Compare live rates and select the best option
The results page shows your route (Queens, NY to Hempstead, NY), date (Fri, Apr 17), and pallet count (4 pallets) at the top with an Edit button. Below: Available options for this shipment with a green 1 Warp dot. The top card is labeled BEST OPTION FOR THIS SHIPMENT / Recommended. It shows a Warp LTL truck icon, the WARP badge, $63 PER PALLET, a green Save $14/pallet — book direct with Warp badge, Total $259, Warp LTL - 98% on-time delivery, Pickup Fri Apr 17, Transit 5 hours, and a green Continue with Warp LTL button. Below the card: trust badges (Trusted by 2,000+ businesses, Millions of shipments delivered, No hidden fees, Live tracking included, Dedicated support) and a note: This lane can be set up as recurring after checkout. A second row shows LTL Freight WARP at $258 with a Book now button.
The rating engine queries every available carrier and mode on the lane in under 3 seconds. The Best Option tag is assigned to the carrier with the lowest all-inclusive per-pallet cost on the lane. The $14/pallet savings badge compares Warp's direct rate against the retail rate for the same capacity through a traditional broker or terminal carrier. Rates are locked once you click Continue — no reclassification, no post-delivery adjustments.
Dashboard Home with Top Warp LTL Lanes rate cards
After setting your password and signing in, the Home page shows three live counters at the top: Created (2), In Progress (0), Completed (0). Two tabs: Map View and Top Warp LTL Lanes. Click Top Warp LTL Lanes. A table appears with columns: Origin, Destination, Transit, Warp Price (green), Retail (struck through), Savings, and a green Quick Book button per row. Lanes shown from Los Angeles, CA: San Diego ($240, $320 retail, 25% off, 1 day), Fresno ($290, $380, 24% off, 1 day), Las Vegas ($340, $450, 24% off, 1 day), Sacramento ($390, $620, 25% off, 2 days), Reno ($420, $560, 25% off, 2 days), San Francisco ($440, $580, 24% off, 2 days), Tucson ($470, $620, 24% off, 2 days), Phoenix ($520, $680, 24% off, 2 days). Search lanes field shows 18 lanes total.
Top Lanes pre-rates your most common origin against high-volume destinations using your account's historical lane patterns and the network's live capacity. Quick Book skips the manual quote form — it pre-fills origin, destination, mode, and last-used pallet config so you can ship a known lane in two clicks. The Warp Price column shows the all-inclusive per-pallet rate. Retail shows what the same capacity costs through a traditional terminal LTL carrier. Savings is the percentage delta.
Open shipment detail with live GPS map and 4-stage progress
Click any WARP ID (e.g. P-115772-2615). The detail page shows: a Booked status badge with a green WARP label, WARP - Full Truckload subline, Tracking number (S-115789-2615) with copy and link icons, Watchlist toggle, Tracking Link button, and a green Ship Again button. Below: the route Los Angeles, CA to Beverly Hills, CA with green dots, a Mapbox map centered on the LA area, and a 4-stage progress bar: 1 Booked (green checkmark), 2 Picking Up, 3 In Transit, 4 Delivered. Under the progress bar: EST. DELIVERY (TBD), PICKUP, MODE (Full Truckload), TOTAL COST ($147). Two tabs below: STOPS and SHIPMENTS.
GPS position streams from the Warp driver app every 60 seconds. The 4-stage progress bar updates from the carrier's event stream and Warp's cross-dock scan-in/scan-out events. Ship Again clones the shipment record with the same origin, destination, and pallet config so you can rebook the same lane in one click. The Tracking Link button generates a public URL you can share with your consignee.
Share a public tracking link with your consignee
From the shipment detail, click Tracking Link to copy the public URL. The tracking page shows a Mapbox map with blue circle markers at the pickup (New Hyde Park, NY 11040) and delivery (Roslyn, NY 11576) locations. The right panel shows the team name and Order number (P-0052-2615), a green Receive Updates button, Estimated Delivery Date (Wednesday, 4/15/26, 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM EDT), Status (Order created), a timestamp (4/13/26 9:17 PM EDT Order received), and Stops: Stop 1 New Hyde Park, NY, 11040 (Pickup, 1 pallet, Created) and Stop 2 Roslyn, NY, 11576 (Deliver, 1 pallet, Created). No login required for recipients.
Public tracking pages render from the same shipment record but strip account-specific data (cost, references, internal notes). The Receive Updates button creates a lightweight notification subscription tied to that single PRO so the consignee gets text or email updates on pickup, transit, and delivery without needing a Warp account. Estimated Delivery Date updates as GPS and scan events refine the ETA.
Pricing model: explicit cross-dock routing vs algorithmic pool match
Flock Freight prices loads based on pool-match probability — your rate depends on whether the algorithm finds compatible shipments. When it can't pool, rates rise or service is unavailable.
Warp prices LTL flat per pallet based on cross-dock routing the network owns directly. The rate is independent of other shippers' loads. Cross-dock routing gives you 1-2 handoffs instead of 3-5.
Mode breadth: 4 modes vs shared-truckload only
Flock covers shared-truckload for 4-20 pallet freight. Warp covers cargo van (up to 3,000 lbs), 26-foot box truck (1-12 pallets, liftgate), LTL via cross-dock (1-12 pallets), and 53-foot dry van FTL (up to 45,000 lbs).
Urgent same-day freight, small-load moves, full truckload lanes — all through the same portal, same API, same BOL and POD flow.
Who should use which
Use Flock Freight when every shipment is pallet-sized, time-flexible, and predictably in the 4-20 pallet sweet spot.
Use Warp when your operation ships across modes, needs predictable flat per-pallet LTL regardless of pool-match state, requires live GPS and auto-generated documents, or needs a Freight API without a sales process.
Migration path from Flock Freight to Warp
Create a Warp account at customer.wearewarp.com and quote your current Flock lanes. Compare against Warp's flat per-pallet LTL rates. Book your first shipment with code Warp2026 for $50 off.
Expand to cargo van and box truck for small-load urgent freight Flock doesn't cover. Generate a Warp API key from Settings — no sales engagement required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Warp and Flock Freight?
Flock Freight is a shared-truckload (pooled LTL) platform focused on consolidating 4–20 pallet loads into full trailers using algorithmic matching.
Warp is a multi-mode freight network spanning LTL, FTL, cargo van, and 26-foot box truck with 20,000+ FTL carriers, 9,000+ cargo van and box truck partners, and 50+ cross-dock facilities for explicit pool and zone-skipping routing.
Flock optimizes one niche. Warp covers the whole network.
Can I move my Flock Freight history to Warp?
Flock Freight does not export pooled-load history in a portable format. Create a Warp account at customer.wearewarp.com and quote your recurring lanes directly.
Warp saves them as Top Warp LTL Lanes for one-click rebooking, and you can book across modes (same shipper, same portal) instead of being limited to shared-truckload availability.
Why does Flock Freight only cover shared truckload?
Flock Freight was designed specifically around pooled-LTL economics: combine 4–20 pallet shipments from multiple shippers onto one trailer and split the cost.
That works when your freight is pallet-sized, time-flexible, and the algorithm finds matches.
For urgent same-day freight, small-load cargo van work, full truckload lanes, or LTL shipments that don't fit the pooled-trailer window, you need a different platform. Warp covers those cases natively.
Does Flock Freight have an API?
Flock Freight offers an API for enterprise shippers, accessible after a sales engagement.
Warp's Freight API is self-service: generate a key from the portal Settings page, read the OpenAPI spec at wearewarp.com/api/v1/openapi.json, and integrate against quoting, booking, tracking, invoices, and documents for all four modes (LTL, FTL, cargo van, box truck).
Webhooks are HMAC-signed POST requests on every milestone — no sales process required.
Is Flock Freight cheaper than Warp for shared-truckload loads?
On perfectly-matched 4–20 pallet shared-truckload lanes, Flock's pooled economics can produce competitive rates. On lanes where the pool doesn't match (off-peak, specialty equipment, urgent windows), Flock rates rise or service becomes unavailable.
Warp's cross-dock LTL model averages 24% lower per-pallet than traditional terminal LTL and holds steady across lane conditions because Warp owns the cross-dock routing rather than depending on another shipper's load coincidence.
How does tracking compare between Warp and Flock Freight?
Flock Freight provides status updates (Tendered, Picked Up, Delivered) with limited in-transit visibility.
Warp provides live GPS every 60 seconds from the Warp driver app on cargo van and box truck loads, cross-dock scan events on LTL, and a 4-stage progress bar (Booked, Picking Up, In Transit, Delivered) on every shipment.
Public tracking URLs let you share status with consignees without giving them a login.
Does Warp support pooled LTL / shared truckload like Flock does?
Yes. Warp's cross-dock LTL model is a form of pool distribution — inbound freight from multiple shippers is sorted and routed outbound in the most efficient combination across 50+ cross-dock facilities.
The difference from Flock: Warp owns the cross-dock routing explicitly, so you get flat per-pallet pricing regardless of whether the load happens to pool with another shipper, and you get 1–2 handoffs instead of the 3–5 typical in traditional LTL.
Pool distribution and zone skipping are first-class programs at Warp.
Can I book cargo van and box truck through Warp the way I book shared-truckload through Flock?
Yes. Warp dispatches 9,000+ cargo van and box truck partners through the Warp driver app. Cargo van handles up to 3,000 lbs and small urgent freight. Box truck handles 1–12 pallets with liftgate equipment included.
Same portal, same booking flow, same BOL and POD automation as LTL and FTL. Flock Freight does not cover these vehicle types — for urgent small-load work, you need a separate provider, which is friction the Warp portal eliminates.
What happens if Flock can't pool my load?
When Flock's algorithm cannot find a pooling match, your load is either priced at a non-pooled rate (closer to traditional LTL) or delayed until a match arrives.
Warp's cross-dock routing does not depend on another shipper's load coincidence — inbound freight gets sorted and dispatched on the next outbound vehicle, every time. Pricing stays flat per-pallet regardless of network load state.
Does Warp offer the Carmack Amendment liability Flock advertises?
Yes. Every Warp shipment includes $100K Carmack Amendment carrier liability at no extra cost.
Optional Falvey cargo coverage up to $1M per shipment is available as a one-click toggle during booking — the certificate generates immediately and downloads from the shipment detail page. Flock offers similar coverage structures.
The real difference is the breadth of modes Warp covers with the same liability framework.
About the Warp freight network
Warp is a technology-driven freight network that combines cargo van, box truck, LTL, and FTL capacity under one operating system. Shippers get instant rates, real-time tracking, and access to 50+ cross-dock facilities, 1,500+ active lanes, and 9,000+ cargo vans and box trucks nationwide.
The network is supported by 20,000+ vetted carrier partners.
Unlike traditional brokers, Warp uses AI to match the right vehicle to every load based on weight, dimensions, urgency, and cost targets. Cross-dock operations reduce transit time by eliminating unnecessary terminal transfers.
Pool distribution and zone-skipping programs help enterprise shippers lower per-unit delivery costs while maintaining tight appointment windows.
Self-serve shippers can quote, compare, and book freight online in under two minutes. Enterprise accounts get dedicated capacity planning, committed rate programs, and a named operations team. Every shipment includes scan-level visibility from pickup through final delivery.
Warp operates across the contiguous United States with regional density in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors.
Cross-dock facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, and Milwaukee support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
Cargo vans handle loads up to 3,500 pounds and 400 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight.
Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,500 cubic feet, fitting most regional distribution and store delivery needs without requiring a loading dock.
Dry vans and full truckloads move 42,000+ pounds for high-volume lanes and recurring programs. LTL shipments share trailer space on optimized routes through Warp cross-docks, reducing per-pallet cost by consolidating multiple shippers on the same vehicle.
Warp does not default every shipment to a 53-foot trailer. The AI engine evaluates load weight, cube, delivery window, and cost to recommend the right vehicle. Shippers see all available mode options with live pricing in one comparison screen before booking.
Cross-dock operations
Cross-docking at Warp facilities eliminates warehouse storage. Inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours.
This reduces dwell time, lowers damage risk, and compresses delivery windows. Warp cross-docks support pallet-in, pallet-out operations with scan-level tracking at every handoff point.
Facility locations are selected for corridor density: Atlanta handles Southeast retail flow, Chicago serves Midwest manufacturing and replenishment, Houston covers Texas industrial distribution, and New York supports dense Northeast delivery. Each facility operates on appointment-based scheduling to prevent congestion and maintain throughput consistency.
Enterprise freight programs
Enterprise shippers get committed rate programs, dedicated account management, and custom SLA design. Warp builds lane-by-lane rate structures that account for volume commitments, seasonal variation, and mode flexibility. Operations teams monitor shipment execution daily and intervene proactively when exceptions occur.
Self-serve freight quoting
The self-serve portal lets shippers enter origin and destination, load details, and delivery requirements to see live rates across all available modes. Quotes include estimated transit time, vehicle type, and total cost.
Booking takes one click. After booking, shippers track every shipment with real-time GPS location, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documentation.
Industries and use cases
Retail shippers use Warp for store replenishment programs that deliver to hundreds of locations per week on tight appointment windows. Apparel brands use zone skipping to bypass regional parcel sortation and reduce per-unit delivery cost.
Food and beverage companies rely on time-definite delivery for perishable goods. Manufacturing operations use Warp for inbound vendor consolidation, combining multiple supplier shipments into fewer, fuller loads through cross-dock facilities.
Distribution companies use pool distribution to serve multiple delivery points from a single origin, splitting full truckloads at cross-docks into smaller last-mile vehicles.
Urgent freight recovery covers emergency capacity needs when primary carriers fail or demand spikes unexpectedly. Middle-mile optimization reduces cost and transit time on the longest segment of multi-leg shipments.
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