LTL Carriers in Lafayette: Ranked by Per-Pallet Cost
13 LTL carriers ranked by per-pallet cost on 13 lanes from Lafayette. Warp's all-inclusive rate is $319/pallet — no fuel surcharges. Traditional carriers add 20–40% on top. Click any column to re-sort.
13 carriers ranked · 13 lanes from Lafayette · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
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LTL Carrier Rankings in Lafayette by Per-Pallet Cost
Estimated per-pallet cost for 13 lanes from Lafayette. 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 | Per Pallet ↑incl. surcharges | Base Ratebefore surcharges | Lanes | Cheapest On | Avg Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warp TechnologyWTCHALL-INCLUSIVE | $319/pallet | $319 | 13 | 13 | 2.5 days |
| 2 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATIONAACT | $426/pallet | $328 +surcharges | 11 | 0 | 2.1 days |
| 3 | RL CarriersRLCA | $464/pallet | $357 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 2.6 days |
| 4 | AVERITT EXPRESS INCAVRT | $534/pallet | $411 +surcharges | 9 | 0 | 1.9 days |
| 5 | XPO LogisticsCNWY | $543/pallet | $418 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 2.4 days |
| 6 | FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMYFXNL | $553/pallet | $425 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 3.2 days |
| 7 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLCSAIA | $555/pallet | $427 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 2.1 days |
| 8 | FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITYFXFE | $599/pallet | $461 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 1.9 days |
| 9 | Forward AirFWRA | $646/pallet | $497 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 3.5 days |
| 10 | ESTESEXLA | $712/pallet | $548 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 2.3 days |
| 11 | CCFSCCYQ | $727/pallet | $559 +surcharges | 1 | 0 | 5 days |
| 12 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INCODFL | $1264/pallet | $972 +surcharges | 13 | 0 | 2.4 days |
| 13 | DAYLIGHT TRANSPORTDYLT | $1539/pallet | $1,184 +surcharges | 2 | 0 | 4.5 days |
All LTL Lanes from Lafayette
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| Select | Destination | Warp Rate ↑all-inclusive | Lowest Basebefore surcharges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San AntonioWARP WINS | $175 | $175 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| HoustonWARP WINS | $188 | $188 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| GreensboroWARP WINS | $204 | $204 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| AustinWARP WINS | $211 | $211 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| AtlantaWARP WINS | $247 | $247 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| GreenvilleWARP WINS | $272 | $272 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| RaleighWARP WINS | $277 | $277 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| CharlotteWARP WINS | $291 | $291 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| ColumbusWARP WINS | $323 | $323 Warp Technology | 9 | |
| ChicagoWARP WINS | $378 | $378 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| Los AngelesWARP WINS | $393 | $393 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| DenverWARP WINS | $493 | $493 Warp Technology | 10 | |
| San FranciscoWARP WINS | $689 | $689 Warp Technology | 11 |
Who ships LTL from Lafayette — and what it actually costs
13 carriers serve LTL lanes originating from Lafayette, covering 13 destinations including San Antonio, Houston, Greensboro, and 10 more. The cheapest Warp lane from Lafayette is to San Antonio at $175 per pallet.
The longest lane to San Francisco runs $689. Warp is the cheapest carrier by base rate on 13 of 13 lanes — and on every lane when you add the 30% surcharge factor that traditional carriers tack onto their invoices.
XPO Logistics vs Warp on Lafayette freight
XPO Logistics (CNWY) serves 13 lanes from Lafayette at an average base rate of $418. 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 $543/pallet on a 4-pallet, 4,800 lb, class 70 shipment.
Warp quotes $319/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: $425 base becomes $553/pallet after surcharges, serving 13 lanes.
Where Lafayette shippers save the most with Warp
Warp is the cheapest all-inclusive option on 13 of 13 lanes from Lafayette. The top savings lanes: San Antonio ($175), Houston ($188), Greensboro ($204), Austin ($211), Atlanta ($247).
On these corridors, Warp's all-inclusive price undercuts what traditional carriers invoice after surcharges. Average Warp transit from Lafayette is 3 days across all 13 lanes, with scan events and live GPS on every shipment.
How Warp moves LTL from Lafayette without a terminal network
Warp operates a cross-dock network, not a terminal network. Freight from Lafayette touches 1 to 2 Warp-operated facilities between origin and destination. XPO Logistics routes the same shipment through 3 to 5 terminals.
Each extra touch adds dock labor, forklift handling, and damage exposure. Warp's claim rate is 0.81% vs the 1.24% industry average.
Fewer touches also mean lower labor costs — which is how Warp absorbs fuel surcharges and accessorials into one all-inclusive rate.
National vs regional LTL carriers from Lafayette
National carriers serving Lafayette: XPO Logistics (13 lanes, $543/pallet after surcharges); FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY (13 lanes, $553/pallet after surcharges); SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (13 lanes, $555/pallet after surcharges); FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY (13 lanes, $599/pallet after surcharges); ESTES (13 lanes, $712/pallet after surcharges); OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC (13 lanes, $1264/pallet after surcharges).
These cover the most destinations but add 20–40% in surcharges to every invoice. Regional specialists like CCFS and DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT cover 1 lane and 2 lanes respectively — lower base rates on specific corridors, but limited coverage.
Warp covers all 13 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 Lafayette?
By all-inclusive per-pallet cost, Warp at $319/pallet is the most predictable option from Lafayette. XPO Logistics quotes a lower base rate ($418) but adds fuel surcharges and accessorials that push the per-pallet cost to $543.
Warp is cheapest on 13 of 13 lanes when surcharges are included.
What are the cheapest LTL lanes from Lafayette?
The lowest Warp all-inclusive rates from Lafayette: San Antonio at $175, Houston at $188, Greensboro at $204, Austin at $211, Atlanta at $247.
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 Lafayette?
13 carriers serve 13 lanes from Lafayette. This includes 6 national carriers (XPO Logistics, FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY, SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC, FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY, ESTES, OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC) and 2 regional specialists.
How does Warp compare to XPO Logistics from Lafayette?
XPO Logistics serves 13 lanes from Lafayette at $418 average base rate. After estimated 30% surcharges, the per-pallet cost is $543. Warp serves all 13 lanes at $319/pallet all-inclusive.
Warp also provides live GPS, scan events, and proof of delivery — included in the rate.
How fast is LTL freight from Lafayette?
Average Warp transit from Lafayette is 3 days across 13 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
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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13 carriers ranked · 13 lanes from Lafayette · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements