LTL Birmingham to El Paso
$391 per pallet on Birmingham to El Paso, 4-day transit, all-inclusive. 11 traditional carriers run this lane (cheapest $342). No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery fee.
All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage
LTL rates: Birmingham to El Paso
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $391 | 4 days | |
| RL Carriers | $342 | 3 days | -$49 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $414 | 3 days | +$23 |
| XPO Logistics | $473 | 3 days | +$83 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $476 | 3 days | +$85 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $504 | 3 days | +$114 |
| Forward Air | $530 | 4 days | +$140 |
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Birmingham (35203) → El Paso (79901)
Warp's $391 rate is the invoice. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The carriers above quote a base rate, then add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$$400–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Birmingham to El Pasolane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 27% | 25.7% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $166 | $125–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $157 | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $174 | $110–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $68 | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $26 | $64 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $713+ | $561+ | $400–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Birmingham to El Paso
How Warp routes the Birmingham to El Paso lane
LTL freight from Birmingham to El Paso
Birmingham to El Paso is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $342 to $530 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $391 per pallet with 4-day transit through the Atlanta cross-dock facility.
Birmingham is Alabama's primary freight hub and sits at the convergence of I-20, I-59, I-65, and I-459, connecting the metro to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, and the Gulf Coast.
Local ltl Birmingham freight is driven by a few key industries: steel and metals distribution from the legacy industrial base in Bessemer and Fairfield; food and beverage distribution for a rapidly growing restaurant and grocery market; healthcare supply for the UAB and Ascension St.
El Paso is the largest US-Mexico border crossing by land freight volume, and nearly every aspect of local LTL in this market is shaped by cross-border logistics.
The Juarez-El Paso industrial corridor processes billions in maquiladora output each year, and the local freight ecosystem on the US side is built around receiving, staging, and distributing that freight after customs clearance.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Birmingham to El Paso?
LTL shipping from Birmingham to El Paso starts at $391 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $342 to $530 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Birmingham to El Paso?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Birmingham to El Paso lane, the rate is $391 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Birmingham to El Paso lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Birmingham to El Paso, including scan events at the Atlanta and Houston cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 4 days through 2 cross-dock facilities instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Birmingham to El Paso?
Warp LTL transit from Birmingham to El Paso is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 3 days to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Atlanta and Houston cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Birmingham to El Paso corridor?
Freight on the Birmingham to El Paso lane routes through the Atlanta cross-dock near the origin and the Houston cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, food distribution, and regional store delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Birmingham to El Paso?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Birmingham to El Paso in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $391 with 11 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Birmingham to El Paso?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $391 per pallet on Birmingham to El Paso includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $342 to $530 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Atlanta and Houston cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Birmingham to El Paso lane?
Every carrier on the Birmingham to El Paso lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Atlanta cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
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All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage