Pricing
Based on class, weight, and distance
LTL rates are determined by freight class, shipment weight, origin-destination, and any accessorial services required at pickup or delivery.
LTL Shipping
LTL shipping is the process of moving freight that does not require a full truckload by sharing trailer space with other shippers. The carrier picks up your freight, consolidates it with other shipments at a terminal, and routes it through a hub-and-spoke network to the destination. LTL shipping is priced by freight class, weight, origin-destination pair, and any accessorial services like liftgate, inside delivery, or residential delivery.
Why it matters
LTL shipping accounts for the majority of B2B freight moves in the United States. Getting LTL shipping right means choosing the correct freight class, accurately declaring weight and dimensions, and understanding how accessorial charges work. Shippers who default to LTL without comparing alternatives often overpay, especially on shipments that could move more efficiently as partial truckload, consolidated pool freight, or direct cargo van delivery.
When to use it
Use LTL shipping for shipments between 150 and 15,000 pounds going to a single delivery point. It is the right choice when you do not have enough volume to fill a truck and the delivery is not time-critical. Compare LTL rates against box truck and cargo van options for shipments under six pallets, and against partial truckload for shipments over eight pallets. For recurring shipments to the same market, pool distribution through a cross-dock often beats repeated LTL moves.
How Warp thinks about it
Warp simplifies LTL shipping by offering instant rate comparison across carriers, transparent pricing with no surprise accessorials, and real-time tracking on every shipment. For shippers with recurring lanes, Warp can route LTL freight through its cross-dock network to reduce terminal touches and improve delivery reliability. The platform handles BOL generation, carrier selection, and claims management so your team spends less time on freight administration.
LTL Shipping
LTL shipping moves your freight efficiently without paying for a full truck.
Transit
2 to 5 business days typical
LTL shipments move through carrier terminal networks. Transit time depends on distance and the number of terminal transfers required.
Best for
1-12 pallets, single destination
LTL is the standard mode for mid-size B2B shipments that do not justify full truckload pricing.
Frequently asked questions about ltl shipping
What is ltl shipping?
LTL shipping is the process of moving freight that does not require a full truckload by sharing trailer space with other shippers. The carrier picks up your freight, consolidates it with other shipments at a terminal, and routes it through a hub-and-spoke network to the destination. LTL shipping is priced by freight class, weight, origin-destination pair, and any accessorial services like liftgate, inside delivery, or residential delivery.
Why does ltl shipping matter in freight?
LTL shipping accounts for the majority of B2B freight moves in the United States. Getting LTL shipping right means choosing the correct freight class, accurately declaring weight and dimensions, and understanding how accessorial charges work. Shippers who default to LTL without comparing alternatives often overpay, especially on shipments that could move more efficiently as partial truckload, consolidated pool freight, or direct cargo van delivery.
When should you use ltl shipping?
Use LTL shipping for shipments between 150 and 15,000 pounds going to a single delivery point. It is the right choice when you do not have enough volume to fill a truck and the delivery is not time-critical. Compare LTL rates against box truck and cargo van options for shipments under six pallets, and against partial truckload for shipments over eight pallets. For recurring shipments to the same market, pool distribution through a cross-dock often beats repeated LTL moves.
How does Warp handle ltl shipping?
Warp simplifies LTL shipping by offering instant rate comparison across carriers, transparent pricing with no surprise accessorials, and real-time tracking on every shipment. For shippers with recurring lanes, Warp can route LTL freight through its cross-dock network to reduce terminal touches and improve delivery reliability. The platform handles BOL generation, carrier selection, and claims management so your team spends less time on freight administration.