LTL Carriers in Los Angeles: Ranked by Per-Pallet Cost
Warp ranks 19 LTL carriers by per-pallet cost on 52 lanes from Los Angeles. The Warp all-inclusive rate is $680/pallet with no fuel surcharges. Traditional carriers add 20–40% on top. Click any column to re-sort.
19 carriers ranked · 52 lanes from Los Angeles · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
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LTL Carrier Rankings in Los Angeles by Per-Pallet Cost
Estimated per-pallet cost for 52 lanes from Los Angeles. 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 | 37(71%) | 52 | 3.9 days |
| 2 | XPO LogisticsCNWY | 9(10%) | 87 | 3.4 days |
| 3 | Forward AirFWRA | 8(12%) | 67 | 3.1 days |
| 4 | STG LTL formerly Frontline FreightFCSY | 2(9%) | 22 | 7.4 days |
| 5 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATIONAACT | 1(2%) | 43 | 3.3 days |
| 6 | R&L CarriersRLCA | 1(1%) | 68 | 3.5 days |
| 7 | Mountain Valley ExpressMTVL | 1(9%) | 11 | 6.2 days |
| 8 | GlovaLinkGVKC | 0(0%) | 1 | 1 day |
| 9 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTIONTOTL | 0(0%) | 1 | 1 day |
| 10 | OAK HARBOR FREIGHTOAKH | 0(0%) | 2 | 1 day |
| 11 | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INCABFS | 0(0%) | 47 | 3.6 days |
| 12 | FedEx EconomyFXNL | 0(0%) | 69 | 5 days |
| 13 | ESTESEXLA | 0(0%) | 70 | 3.7 days |
| 14 | FedEx PriorityFXFE | 0(0%) | 68 | 2.8 days |
| 15 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLCSAIA | 0(0%) | 69 | 3.2 days |
| 16 | CCFSCCYQ | 0(0%) | 24 | 6.4 days |
| 17 | DAYLIGHT TRANSPORTDYLT | 0(0%) | 60 | 2.9 days |
| 18 | Old Dominion Freight LineODFL | 0(0%) | 52 | 3.2 days |
| 19 | Averitt ExpressAVRT | 0(0%) | 10 | 3.9 days |
All LTL Lanes from Los Angeles
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| Select | Destination | Warp Rate ↑all-inclusive | Lowest Basebefore surcharges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los AngelesWARP WINS | $94 | $94 Warp Technology | 17 | |
| San FranciscoWARP WINS | $179 | $179 Warp Technology | 21 | |
| San DiegoWARP WINS | $188 | $188 Warp Technology | 22 | |
| Las VegasWARP WINS | $195 | $195 Warp Technology | 19 | |
| PhoenixWARP WINS | $200 | $200 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| PocatelloWARP WINS | $208 | $208 Warp Technology | 22 | |
| Salt Lake CityWARP WINS | $214 | $214 Warp Technology | 20 | |
| Sacramento | $277 | $246 AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | 12 | |
| DenverWARP WINS | $283 | $283 Warp Technology | 20 | |
| PortlandWARP WINS | $295 | $295 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| AtlantaWARP WINS | $310 | $310 Warp Technology | 23 | |
| ChicagoWARP WINS | $310 | $310 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| SeattleWARP WINS | $319 | $319 Warp Technology | 22 | |
| ColumbusWARP WINS | $322 | $322 Warp Technology | 21 | |
| IndianapolisWARP WINS | $324 | $324 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| LouisvilleWARP WINS | $326 | $326 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| DaytonWARP WINS | $349 | $349 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| GreenvilleWARP WINS | $349 | $349 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| DallasWARP WINS | $351 | $351 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| CincinnatiWARP WINS | $357 | $357 Warp Technology | 14 | |
| Boise | $363 | $275 Forward Air | 22 | |
| MemphisWARP WINS | $368 | $368 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| ChattanoogaWARP WINS | $376 | $376 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| HuntsvilleWARP WINS | $376 | $376 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| KnoxvilleWARP WINS | $376 | $376 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| Houston | $376 | $319 Forward Air | 23 | |
| Charlotte | $378 | $257 Forward Air | 13 | |
| San AntonioWARP WINS | $380 | $380 Warp Technology | 23 | |
| RaleighWARP WINS | $381 | $381 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| AustinWARP WINS | $383 | $383 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| NashvilleWARP WINS | $386 | $386 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| Orlando | $389 | $316 Forward Air | 23 | |
| GreensboroWARP WINS | $392 | $392 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| LaredoWARP WINS | $392 | $392 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| TampaWARP WINS | $393 | $393 Warp Technology | 17 | |
| El PasoWARP WINS | $393 | $393 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| Des Moines | $395 | $364 XPO Logistics | 22 | |
| WashingtonWARP WINS | $396 | $396 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| MiamiWARP WINS | $398 | $398 Warp Technology | 21 | |
| MilwaukeeWARP WINS | $399 | $399 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| BaltimoreWARP WINS | $405 | $405 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| Little Rock | $411 | $410 XPO Logistics | 21 | |
| Birmingham | $422 | $414 XPO Logistics | 13 | |
| Minneapolis | $422 | $396 XPO Logistics | 11 | |
| NewarkWARP WINS | $440 | $440 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| New OrleansWARP WINS | $471 | $471 Warp Technology | 23 | |
| Philadelphia | $524 | $480 STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | 13 | |
| Jackson | $556 | $451 RL Carriers | 12 | |
| Reno | $1,075 | $227 Mountain Valley Express | 14 | |
| Charleston | $5,583 | $436 Forward Air | 14 | |
| Harrisburg | $5,849 | $425 XPO Logistics | 14 | |
| Scranton | $6,088 | $480 STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | 14 |
Who ships LTL from Los Angeles — and what it actually costs
19 carriers serve LTL lanes originating from Los Angeles, covering 52 destinations including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and 49 more.
The cheapest Warp lane from Los Angeles is to Los Angeles at $94 per pallet. The longest lane to Scranton runs $6088.
Warp is the cheapest carrier by base rate on 37 of 52 lanes — and on every lane when you add the 30% surcharge factor that traditional carriers tack onto their invoices.
XPO Logistics vs Warp on Los Angeles freight
XPO Logistics (CNWY) serves 87 lanes from Los Angeles at an average base rate of $506. 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 $658/pallet on a 4-pallet, 4,800 lb, class 70 shipment.
Warp quotes $680/pallet all-inclusive — pickup, cross-dock handling, line haul, and delivery included. No fuel surcharge line item, no liftgate fee, no limited access charge.
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC tells a similar story: $638 base becomes $829/pallet after surcharges, serving 47 lanes.
Where Los Angeles shippers save the most with Warp
Warp is the cheapest all-inclusive option on 37 of 52 lanes from Los Angeles. The top savings lanes: Los Angeles ($94), San Francisco ($179), San Diego ($188), Las Vegas ($195), Phoenix ($200).
On these corridors, Warp's all-inclusive price undercuts what traditional carriers invoice after surcharges.
Average Warp transit from Los Angeles is 4 days across all 52 lanes, with scan events and live GPS on every shipment.
Warp's Los Angeles cross-dock and how it serves Los Angeles freight
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin.
Freight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
National carriers serving Los Angeles: XPO Logistics (87 lanes, $658/pallet after surcharges); ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (47 lanes, $829/pallet after surcharges); FedEx Economy (69 lanes, $841/pallet after surcharges); ESTES (70 lanes, $904/pallet after surcharges); FedEx Priority (68 lanes, $922/pallet after surcharges); SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (69 lanes, $946/pallet after surcharges); Old Dominion Freight Line (52 lanes, $1667/pallet after surcharges).
These cover the most destinations but add 20–40% in surcharges to every invoice.
Regional specialists like GlovaLink and TOTAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTION cover 1 lane and 1 lane respectively — lower base rates on specific corridors, but limited coverage.
Warp covers all 52 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 Los Angeles?
By all-inclusive per-pallet cost, Warp at $680/pallet is the most predictable option from Los Angeles.
XPO Logistics quotes a lower base rate ($506) but adds fuel surcharges and accessorials that push the per-pallet cost to $658. Warp is cheapest on 37 of 52 lanes when surcharges are included.
What are the cheapest LTL lanes from Los Angeles?
The lowest Warp all-inclusive rates from Los Angeles: Los Angeles at $94, San Francisco at $179, San Diego at $188, Las Vegas at $195, Phoenix at $200.
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 Los Angeles?
19 carriers serve 52 lanes from Los Angeles.
This includes 7 national carriers (XPO Logistics, ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC, FedEx Economy, ESTES, FedEx Priority, SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC, Old Dominion Freight Line) and 3 regional specialists.
How does Warp compare to XPO Logistics from Los Angeles?
XPO Logistics serves 87 lanes from Los Angeles at $506 average base rate. After estimated 30% surcharges, the per-pallet cost is $658. Warp serves all 52 lanes at $680/pallet all-inclusive.
Warp also provides live GPS, scan events, and proof of delivery — included in the rate.
How fast is LTL freight from Los Angeles?
Average Warp transit from Los Angeles is 4 days across 52 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 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 70+ cross-dock facilities and 14,000+ cargo vans and box trucks — with 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.
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
| 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 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.
- 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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19 carriers ranked · 52 lanes from Los Angeles · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
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