LTL Carriers in Denver: Ranked by Per-Pallet Cost
Warp ranks 13 LTL carriers by per-pallet cost on 57 lanes from Denver. The Warp all-inclusive rate is $395/pallet with no fuel surcharges. Traditional carriers add 20–40% on top. Click any column to re-sort.
13 carriers ranked · 57 lanes from Denver · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
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LTL Carrier Rankings in Denver by Per-Pallet Cost
Estimated per-pallet cost for 57 lanes from Denver. Warp rates are all-inclusive. Traditional carrier per-pallet cost includes an estimated 30% for fuel surcharges and accessorials. Based on 1 pallet, 500 lbs, class 70.
| # | Carrier | Cheapest On ↓head-to-head wins | Lanes Served | Avg Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warp TechnologyWTCHALL-INCLUSIVE | 42(74%) | 57 | 4.8 days |
| 2 | Forward AirFWRA | 13(13%) | 99 | 2.6 days |
| 3 | RL CarriersRLCA | 12(11%) | 109 | 2.8 days |
| 4 | XPO LogisticsCNWY | 4(3%) | 152 | 2.5 days |
| 5 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATIONAACT | 0(0%) | 1 | 2 days |
| 6 | CCFSCCYQ | 0(0%) | 1 | 4 days |
| 7 | FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMYFXNL | 0(0%) | 98 | 3.7 days |
| 8 | FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITYFXFE | 0(0%) | 98 | 2.4 days |
| 9 | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INCABFS | 0(0%) | 98 | 3.5 days |
| 10 | ESTESEXLA | 0(0%) | 113 | 3.1 days |
| 11 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLCSAIA | 0(0%) | 112 | 2.9 days |
| 12 | U.S. ROAD FREIGHT EXPRESS, INC.USRD | 0(0%) | 1 | 3 days |
| 13 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INCODFL | 0(0%) | 57 | 2.5 days |
All LTL Lanes from Denver
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| Select | Destination | Warp Rate ↑all-inclusive | Lowest Basebefore surcharges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DenverWARP WINS | $159 | $159 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| PhoenixWARP WINS | $223 | $223 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Salt Lake CityWARP WINS | $224 | $224 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| Los AngelesWARP WINS | $234 | $234 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Las VegasWARP WINS | $250 | $250 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| St. LouisWARP WINS | $280 | $280 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| Kansas CityWARP WINS | $282 | $282 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| MilwaukeeWARP WINS | $285 | $285 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| San FranciscoWARP WINS | $289 | $289 Warp Technology | 18 | |
| San AntonioWARP WINS | $290 | $290 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| PortlandWARP WINS | $290 | $290 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| HoustonWARP WINS | $291 | $291 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| IndianapolisWARP WINS | $295 | $295 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| MinneapolisWARP WINS | $296 | $296 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| LouisvilleWARP WINS | $300 | $300 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Dallas | $301 | $233 Forward Air | 19 | |
| ChicagoWARP WINS | $302 | $302 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| MemphisWARP WINS | $304 | $304 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| ChattanoogaWARP WINS | $306 | $306 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| AtlantaWARP WINS | $307 | $307 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| HuntsvilleWARP WINS | $309 | $309 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| San DiegoWARP WINS | $312 | $312 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| Austin | $316 | $314 Forward Air | 19 | |
| CincinnatiWARP WINS | $316 | $316 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| NashvilleWARP WINS | $318 | $318 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Albuquerque | $320 | $266 Forward Air | 19 | |
| SeattleWARP WINS | $323 | $323 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| ColumbusWARP WINS | $327 | $327 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| DaytonWARP WINS | $327 | $327 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| NewarkWARP WINS | $343 | $343 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| GreenvilleWARP WINS | $346 | $346 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| BirminghamWARP WINS | $349 | $349 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| SacramentoWARP WINS | $351 | $351 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| BaltimoreWARP WINS | $353 | $353 Warp Technology | 17 | |
| WashingtonWARP WINS | $353 | $353 Warp Technology | 17 | |
| Charlotte | $356 | $347 Forward Air | 19 | |
| El Paso | $357 | $319 R&L Carriers | 19 | |
| PhiladelphiaWARP WINS | $358 | $358 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Little RockWARP WINS | $358 | $358 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| HartfordWARP WINS | $359 | $359 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| KnoxvilleWARP WINS | $361 | $361 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| OrlandoWARP WINS | $362 | $362 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| TampaWARP WINS | $363 | $363 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Detroit | $367 | $323 XPO Logistics | 14 | |
| Raleigh | $373 | $369 Forward Air | 19 | |
| MiamiWARP WINS | $388 | $388 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Greensboro | $389 | $368 Forward Air | 19 | |
| New YorkWARP WINS | $396 | $396 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| Cleveland | $402 | $335 RL Carriers | 18 | |
| BostonWARP WINS | $404 | $404 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| RichmondWARP WINS | $412 | $412 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| Pittsburgh | $417 | $339 XPO Logistics | 14 | |
| Boise | $420 | $337 RL Carriers | 19 | |
| New Orleans | $431 | $378 RL Carriers | 14 | |
| Charleston | $438 | $427 R&L Carriers | 19 | |
| Jackson | $514 | $375 R&L Carriers | 19 | |
| Mcallen | $3,829 | $346 Forward Air | 13 |
Who ships LTL from Denver — and what it actually costs
13 carriers serve LTL lanes originating from Denver, covering 57 destinations including Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and 54 more.
The cheapest Warp lane from Denver is to Denver at $159 per pallet. The longest lane to Mcallen runs $3829.
Warp is the cheapest carrier by base rate on 42 of 57 lanes — and on every lane when you add the 30% surcharge factor that traditional carriers tack onto their invoices.
XPO Logistics vs Warp on Denver freight
XPO Logistics (CNWY) serves 152 lanes from Denver at an average base rate of $483. That base rate does not include fuel surcharges or accessorial fees.
Add the industry-standard 30% surcharge estimate and XPO Logistics's effective per-pallet cost rises to $628/pallet on a 4-pallet, 4,800 lb, class 70 shipment.
Warp quotes $395/pallet all-inclusive — pickup, cross-dock handling, line haul, and delivery included. No fuel surcharge line item, no liftgate fee, no limited access charge.
FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY tells a similar story: $508 base becomes $660/pallet after surcharges, serving 98 lanes.
Where Denver shippers save the most with Warp
Warp is the cheapest all-inclusive option on 42 of 57 lanes from Denver. The top savings lanes: Denver ($159), Phoenix ($223), Salt Lake City ($224), Los Angeles ($234), Las Vegas ($250).
On these corridors, Warp's all-inclusive price undercuts what traditional carriers invoice after surcharges.
Average Warp transit from Denver is 5 days across all 57 lanes, with scan events and live GPS on every shipment.
Warp's Denver cross-dock and how it serves Denver freight
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Mountain West and Western U.S. distribution.
Freight from Denver routes through this facility — scanned in, sorted, scanned out — then delivered by a local carrier on the Warp driver app.
Traditional carriers like XPO Logistics route the same freight through 3 to 5 terminals. Each extra touch adds dock labor, forklift handling, and damage risk.
Warp's cross-dock model is why the damage claim rate is 0.81% vs the 1.24% industry average, and why rates can be all-inclusive.
National vs regional LTL carriers from Denver
National carriers serving Denver: XPO Logistics (152 lanes, $628/pallet after surcharges); FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY (98 lanes, $660/pallet after surcharges); FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY (98 lanes, $699/pallet after surcharges); ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (98 lanes, $768/pallet after surcharges); ESTES (113 lanes, $780/pallet after surcharges); SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (112 lanes, $824/pallet after surcharges); OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC (57 lanes, $1327/pallet after surcharges).
These cover the most destinations but add 20–40% in surcharges to every invoice.
Regional specialists like AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION and CCFS cover 1 lane and 1 lane respectively — lower base rates on specific corridors, but limited coverage.
Warp covers all 57 lanes with one all-inclusive rate. No need to split freight across carriers to get the best price on each corridor.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the cheapest LTL carrier in Denver?
By all-inclusive per-pallet cost, Warp at $395/pallet is the most predictable option from Denver.
XPO Logistics quotes a lower base rate ($483) but adds fuel surcharges and accessorials that push the per-pallet cost to $628. Warp is cheapest on 42 of 57 lanes when surcharges are included.
What are the cheapest LTL lanes from Denver?
The lowest Warp all-inclusive rates from Denver: Denver at $159, Phoenix at $223, Salt Lake City at $224, Los Angeles at $234, Las Vegas at $250.
These are per-pallet rates (1 pallet, 500 lbs, class 70) covering pickup, cross-dock handling, line haul, and delivery.
How many LTL carriers serve Denver?
13 carriers serve 57 lanes from Denver.
This includes 7 national carriers (XPO Logistics, FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY, FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY, ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC, ESTES, SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC, OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC) and 3 regional specialists.
How does Warp compare to XPO Logistics from Denver?
XPO Logistics serves 152 lanes from Denver at $483 average base rate. After estimated 30% surcharges, the per-pallet cost is $628. Warp serves all 57 lanes at $395/pallet all-inclusive.
Warp also provides live GPS, scan events, and proof of delivery — included in the rate.
How fast is LTL freight from Denver?
Average Warp transit from Denver is 5 days across 57 lanes. Every shipment gets live GPS tracking and scan events through the Warp driver app.
For time-critical freight, check individual lane transit times in the table above.
About the Warp freight network
More about the Warp freight network
Warp is the open source freight network: the tech is free and the network is open. We run Warp LTL, our own carrier, Warp FTL, cargo van, box truck and fulfillment ourselves, with every major LTL carrier, parcel, ocean, air and drayage plugged in beside them. Our driver app rides on every truck and our warehouse app runs every cross-dock, so an open network of 38,000+ carriers behaves like one carrier you control. Warp is licensed by the FMCSA as a property broker and freight forwarder, and runs the network itself: instant rates, live tracking, 70+ cross-dock facilities, 14,000+ cargo vans and box trucks, 80%+ US LTL zip-to-zip coverage and nationwide FTL, box truck and cargo van.
The network is supported by 24,000+ vetted FTL carriers.
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, and West Coast and Southwest coverage from Los Angeles, Seattle and Phoenix.
Warp operates 70+ cross-dock facilities across the US, with named markets including Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, Phoenix, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Los Angeles. They support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
| Mode | Max payload | Max cube | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo van | 3,500 lbs | 400 cu ft | Time-sensitive, last-mile, light pallets |
| Box truck | 10,000 lbs | 1,500 cu ft | Regional distribution, no dock required |
| LTL | Per-pallet | Shared trailer | Lower per-pallet cost via cross-dock routing |
| Dry van / FTL | 42,000+ lbs | Full 53-ft trailer | High-volume lanes, recurring programs |
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 keeps freight moving instead of storing it: inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours. When inventory does need to sit, Warp's fulfillment centers in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and New Jersey hold it inside the same network, with same day delivery within 30 miles of each.
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.
- Atlanta — Southeast retail flow
- Chicago — Midwest manufacturing and replenishment
- Houston — Texas industrial distribution
- New York — dense Northeast delivery
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
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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13 carriers ranked · 57 lanes from Denver · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
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