LTL Carriers in Phoenix: Ranked by Per-Pallet Cost
16 LTL carriers ranked by per-pallet cost on 37 lanes from Phoenix. Warp's all-inclusive rate is $397/pallet — no fuel surcharges. Traditional carriers add 20–40% on top. Click any column to re-sort.
16 carriers ranked · 37 lanes from Phoenix · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
Live all-inclusive rates
LTL Carrier Rankings in Phoenix by Per-Pallet Cost
Estimated per-pallet cost for 37 lanes from Phoenix. 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 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTIONTOTL | $217/pallet | $167 +surcharges | 2 | 0 | 1 day |
| 2 | Warp TechnologyWTCHALL-INCLUSIVE | $397/pallet | $397 | 37 | 12 | 5.2 days |
| 3 | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INCABFS | $415/pallet | $319 +surcharges | 1 | 0 | 1 day |
| 4 | OAK HARBOR FREIGHTOAKH | $515/pallet | $396 +surcharges | 4 | 0 | 1.8 days |
| 5 | XPO LogisticsCNWY | $524/pallet | $403 +surcharges | 37 | 12 | 3.3 days |
| 6 | RL CarriersRLCA | $572/pallet | $440 +surcharges | 36 | 3 | 3.8 days |
| 7 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATIONAACT | $590/pallet | $454 +surcharges | 27 | 1 | 2.9 days |
| 8 | STG LTL formerly Frontline FreightFCSY | $594/pallet | $457 +surcharges | 28 | 2 | 8 days |
| 9 | Forward AirFWRA | $631/pallet | $485 +surcharges | 37 | 3 | 2.9 days |
| 10 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLCSAIA | $697/pallet | $536 +surcharges | 36 | 0 | 3.5 days |
| 11 | CCFSCCYQ | $733/pallet | $564 +surcharges | 37 | 1 | 3.9 days |
| 12 | ESTESEXLA | $774/pallet | $595 +surcharges | 37 | 0 | 3.5 days |
| 13 | Mountain Valley ExpressMTVL | $777/pallet | $598 +surcharges | 18 | 3 | 5.7 days |
| 14 | FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMYFXNL | $992/pallet | $763 +surcharges | 37 | 0 | 4.2 days |
| 15 | FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITYFXFE | $1067/pallet | $821 +surcharges | 36 | 0 | 2.7 days |
| 16 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INCODFL | $1609/pallet | $1,238 +surcharges | 37 | 0 | 3.1 days |
All LTL Lanes from Phoenix
Select your lanes to filter the carrier rankings above. Click a destination for the full carrier comparison.
| Select | Destination | Warp Rate ↑all-inclusive | Lowest Basebefore surcharges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $138 | $134 Mountain Valley Express | 15 | |
| Los Angeles | $218 | $180 Mountain Valley Express | 14 | |
| LouisvilleWARP WINS | $287 | $287 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| IndianapolisWARP WINS | $293 | $293 Warp Technology | 13 | |
| Tucson | $318 | $152 Mountain Valley Express | 12 | |
| ColumbusWARP WINS | $324 | $324 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| Dayton | $330 | $329 XPO Logistics | 13 | |
| Greenville | $335 | $317 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| ChicagoWARP WINS | $344 | $344 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| CharlotteWARP WINS | $355 | $355 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| RaleighWARP WINS | $367 | $367 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| GreensboroWARP WINS | $372 | $372 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| San Francisco | $375 | $347 XPO Logistics | 13 | |
| Memphis | $390 | $381 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| OrlandoWARP WINS | $397 | $397 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| Chattanooga | $397 | $390 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| Huntsville | $397 | $385 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| Knoxville | $397 | $350 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| TampaWARP WINS | $397 | $397 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| Atlanta | $398 | $347 RL Carriers | 12 | |
| Houston | $401 | $332 AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | 12 | |
| Dallas | $407 | $301 Forward Air | 12 | |
| MiamiWARP WINS | $407 | $407 Warp Technology | 11 | |
| Nashville | $408 | $384 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| WashingtonWARP WINS | $411 | $411 Warp Technology | 10 | |
| Milwaukee | $421 | $360 XPO Logistics | 11 | |
| San Antonio | $425 | $338 RL Carriers | 13 | |
| BaltimoreWARP WINS | $427 | $427 Warp Technology | 12 | |
| Birmingham | $436 | $333 XPO Logistics | 12 | |
| Minneapolis | $438 | $367 XPO Logistics | 10 | |
| Denver | $442 | $333 CCFS | 11 | |
| Austin | $451 | $337 RL Carriers | 12 | |
| El Paso | $484 | $252 Forward Air | 13 | |
| Boise | $511 | $337 Forward Air | 13 | |
| Laredo | $512 | $349 XPO Logistics | 13 | |
| Newark | $622 | $456 STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | 12 | |
| Philadelphia | $659 | $456 STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | 12 |
Who ships LTL from Phoenix — and what it actually costs
16 carriers serve LTL lanes originating from Phoenix, covering 37 destinations including Phoenix, Los Angeles, Louisville, and 34 more.
The cheapest Warp lane from Phoenix is to Phoenix at $138 per pallet. The longest lane to Philadelphia runs $659.
Warp is the cheapest carrier by base rate on 12 of 37 lanes — and on every lane when you add the 30% surcharge factor that traditional carriers tack onto their invoices.
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC vs Warp on Phoenix freight
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (ABFS) serves 1 lanes from Phoenix at an average base rate of $319. That base rate does not include fuel surcharges or accessorial fees.
Add the industry-standard 30% surcharge estimate and ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's effective per-pallet cost rises to $415/pallet on a 4-pallet, 4,800 lb, class 70 shipment.
Warp quotes $397/pallet all-inclusive — pickup, cross-dock handling, line haul, and delivery included. No fuel surcharge line item, no liftgate fee, no limited access charge.
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC tells a similar story: $536 base becomes $697/pallet after surcharges, serving 36 lanes.
Where Phoenix shippers save the most with Warp
Warp is the cheapest all-inclusive option on 12 of 37 lanes from Phoenix. The top savings lanes: Phoenix ($138), Los Angeles ($218), Louisville ($287), Indianapolis ($293), Tucson ($318).
On these corridors, Warp's all-inclusive price undercuts what traditional carriers invoice after surcharges.
Average Warp transit from Phoenix is 5 days across all 37 lanes, with scan events and live GPS on every shipment.
Warp's Phoenix cross-dock and how it serves Phoenix freight
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southwest retail delivery, construction materials, and regional distribution.
Freight from Phoenix routes through this facility — scanned in, sorted, scanned out — then delivered by a local carrier on the Warp driver app.
Traditional carriers like ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC 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 Phoenix
National carriers serving Phoenix: XPO Logistics (37 lanes, $524/pallet after surcharges); SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (36 lanes, $697/pallet after surcharges); ESTES (37 lanes, $774/pallet after surcharges); FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY (37 lanes, $992/pallet after surcharges); FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY (36 lanes, $1067/pallet after surcharges); OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC (37 lanes, $1609/pallet after surcharges).
These cover the most destinations but add 20–40% in surcharges to every invoice.
Regional specialists like TOTAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTION and OAK HARBOR FREIGHT cover 2 lanes and 4 lanes respectively — lower base rates on specific corridors, but limited coverage.
Warp covers all 37 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 Phoenix?
By all-inclusive per-pallet cost, Warp at $397/pallet is the most predictable option from Phoenix.
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC quotes a lower base rate ($319) but adds fuel surcharges and accessorials that push the per-pallet cost to $415. Warp is cheapest on 12 of 37 lanes when surcharges are included.
What are the cheapest LTL lanes from Phoenix?
The lowest Warp all-inclusive rates from Phoenix: Phoenix at $138, Los Angeles at $218, Louisville at $287, Indianapolis at $293, Tucson at $318.
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 Phoenix?
16 carriers serve 37 lanes from Phoenix.
This includes 6 national carriers (XPO Logistics, SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC, ESTES, FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY, FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY, OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC) and 2 regional specialists.
How does Warp compare to ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC from Phoenix?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC serves 1 lanes from Phoenix at $319 average base rate. After estimated 30% surcharges, the per-pallet cost is $415. Warp serves all 37 lanes at $397/pallet all-inclusive.
Warp also provides live GPS, scan events, and proof of delivery — included in the rate.
How fast is LTL freight from Phoenix?
Average Warp transit from Phoenix is 5 days across 37 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.
Compare LTL carriers from Phoenix.
Get an instant all-inclusive LTL rate from Phoenix — origin pre-filled, just add your destination.
Warp2026Auto-applied at checkoutClick below to open the Warp customer portal — $50 is auto-applied at checkout on your first Warp shipment via Stripe.
One time per customer. Valid on your first booked Warp shipment only. Expires Apr 10, 2027. Subject to Warp’s standard terms of service.
16 carriers ranked · 37 lanes from Phoenix · All-inclusive pricing · No sponsored placements
