Emergency Freight
Emergency freight capacity when your regular carrier fails.
When a carrier no shows, a truck breaks down, or a load falls off a board, Warp dispatches emergency freight capacity within hours. The network of 20,000+ carriers and 9,000+ box trucks and cargo vans means backup capacity is available in 50+ metro markets. Hot Swap coverage on FTL replaces failed trucks automatically. No surge pricing games. No panic premiums. All inclusive rates even on emergency loads.
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Warp dispatches within hours, not days
Emergency freight does not wait for business hours. When you need a truck now, Warp dispatches from a network of local 3rd party carriers who accept loads through the Warp driver app. In 50+ metro markets, box trucks and cargo vans are available for same day dispatch. For full truckload emergencies, Warp taps into 20,000+ vetted carriers to find available capacity on your lane. The technology stack that powers scheduled freight also powers emergency freight: live GPS tracking, scan events, proof of delivery photos, and e signatures. Your emergency load gets the same visibility as a planned shipment.
Hot Swap coverage on FTL
Hot Swap is Warp built in protection against carrier failure on full truckload lanes. If a carrier no shows, cancels, or breaks down, Warp automatically dispatches a replacement truck from the network. You do not have to scramble to find a backup. You do not have to call five brokers. Hot Swap kicks in automatically and a replacement carrier is assigned. For enterprise programs with recurring FTL lanes, Hot Swap is the safety net that keeps your supply chain moving when individual carriers fail.
No surge pricing on emergency freight
The freight industry is notorious for surge pricing on emergency loads. When shippers are desperate, rates spike. Warp does not operate that way. Emergency freight rates follow the same all inclusive pricing model used on every Warp shipment. The quoted price covers pickup, transport, and delivery. No fuel surcharges added because it is urgent. No emergency premium tacked onto the invoice. No residential or liftgate fees revealed after the load delivers. You know the cost before you commit, even under pressure.
Box truck and cargo van emergency dispatch
For emergency freight that fits a box truck or cargo van, Warp dispatches from 9,000+ vehicles across 50+ metros. Every 26 foot box truck is liftgate equipped and handles 1 to 12 pallets. Cargo vans handle cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets. These vehicles are operated by local 3rd party carriers who know your market. They can reach your facility faster than a long haul carrier dispatched from across the state. Per pallet pricing for box trucks, per load pricing for cargo vans. All inclusive.
Orbit monitors emergency shipments in real time
Emergency freight is high stakes. Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors every emergency shipment with the same continuous analysis applied to scheduled loads. Orbit tracks pickup confirmation against committed windows, monitors driver progress via live GPS and ELD integrations, and flags any risk to the delivery timeline. If the replacement driver is running behind or if conditions change on the route, Orbit surfaces the issue immediately. You get proactive alerts instead of anxious waiting.
When to use Warp for emergency freight
Use Warp emergency freight when your scheduled carrier no shows and you need a replacement truck today. When a breakdown leaves freight stranded and you need a recovery vehicle. When a load falls off a board and your customer is expecting delivery. When a seasonal spike overwhelms your regular carrier capacity. When a retail store is out of stock and needs an emergency replenishment run. Warp is not just for planned freight. The network is designed to absorb demand spikes and recover from carrier failures without disrupting your supply chain.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can Warp dispatch emergency freight?
Warp dispatches emergency freight within hours. In 50+ metro markets, box trucks and cargo vans are available for same day pickup. For FTL emergencies, Warp sources replacement carriers from a network of 20,000+ vetted carriers. Hot Swap coverage on FTL automates the replacement process.
Does Warp charge surge pricing for emergency loads?
No. Warp rates are all inclusive with no surge pricing, no emergency premiums, and no panic rate increases. The quoted price covers pickup, transport, and delivery. The all inclusive model applies to emergency freight the same way it applies to scheduled shipments.
What is Hot Swap coverage?
Hot Swap is Warp automatic carrier replacement on FTL loads. If a carrier no shows, cancels, or breaks down, Warp dispatches a replacement truck from the network without waiting for you to find a backup. Hot Swap keeps your supply chain moving when individual carriers fail.
Can Warp handle emergency freight to locations without loading docks?
Yes. Every 26 foot box truck in the Warp network is liftgate equipped at no extra charge. Cargo vans deliver to ground level. Emergency deliveries to retail stores, restaurants, residential addresses, and other dockless locations are a Warp specialty.
Do I get tracking on emergency freight shipments?
Yes. Every emergency shipment includes live GPS tracking through the Warp driver app. Scan events confirm pickup and delivery. Proof of delivery includes photos and e signatures. Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors SLA compliance and flags exceptions proactively.
What size freight can Warp move on an emergency basis?
Cargo vans handle cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets. Box trucks handle 1 to 12 pallets with liftgate. FTL handles full truckloads up to 26 pallets and 44,000 lbs. Warp covers the full range of freight sizes for emergency dispatch.
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 10,000+ 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 450 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight. Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,200 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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Enter your shipment details and dispatch a replacement truck within hours. All inclusive pricing, no surge fees.
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