LTL Services
LTL freight services built on cross dock routing, per pallet pricing, and full technology visibility.
Warp LTL freight services are structured around cross dock routing instead of traditional terminal networks. Freight moves through 50+ Warp cross dock facilities with 1 to 2 handoffs instead of the 3 to 5 that legacy carriers require. Per pallet pricing eliminates freight class and NMFC code complexity. All inclusive rates mean no fuel surcharges, no accessorial fees, and no terminal handling charges. The full technology stack includes the Warp driver app with live GPS, scan events, proof of delivery, and Orbit monitoring on every shipment. The result is 24% lower per pallet cost with higher service quality.
24% lower cost · Cross dock routing · Trusted by Walmart, Saks Fifth Avenue, and 2,000+ shippers
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Cross dock routing replaces terminal networks
Traditional LTL carriers like Old Dominion, FedEx Freight, XPO, and Saia operate terminal networks that were designed decades ago. Your pallet gets picked up, driven to a local terminal, unloaded, staged on a dock, reloaded onto a line haul truck, driven to a destination terminal, unloaded again, staged again, and finally loaded onto a delivery truck. That is 3 to 5 handling events where freight sits on docks, gets moved by forklifts, and passes through multiple teams who have no relationship to your shipment. Warp replaces this with cross dock facilities designed for flow. Freight arrives at the cross dock, gets sorted and consolidated, and moves out on the next outbound truck. Fewer touches, less sitting, lower damage, faster transit.
Per pallet pricing changes the LTL cost model
Legacy LTL pricing is built on freight class, NMFC codes, density calculations, and discount structures that obscure the actual cost of moving your freight. You negotiate a discount off a tariff that the carrier inflates specifically so the discount looks impressive. Then fuel surcharges, accessorial fees, and terminal handling charges get added to the invoice. Warp LTL services use per pallet pricing. Your rate is based on pallet count, weight, and dimensions. No freight class lookup. No NMFC database. No post shipment reclassification that inflates your invoice. No fuel surcharges, no accessorials, no terminal fees. The per pallet rate includes everything. This pricing transparency is possible because cross dock routing has a fundamentally different cost structure than terminal networks.
How Warp LTL pickup and delivery works
Warp LTL service begins with pickup by a local 3rd party carrier in your market. The pickup carrier arrives within your requested window, scans your pallets with the Warp driver app, loads the freight, and transports it to the nearest Warp cross dock facility. At the cross dock, freight is scanned in, sorted by destination, and consolidated with other shipments heading the same direction. Outbound line haul moves the consolidated freight to the destination cross dock, where it is scanned out and transferred to a local delivery carrier. The delivery carrier completes final mile delivery with proof of delivery photos and e signatures. You see scan events at every handoff through the tracking interface.
Fewer handoffs mean lower damage
Freight damage in LTL is directly correlated to the number of handling events. Every time a pallet is unloaded, staged, moved by forklift, and reloaded, there is a chance of damage. Terminal networks with 3 to 5 touches expose your freight to more risk than cross dock routing with 1 to 2 touches. Warp LTL damage rates are significantly lower than traditional terminal carriers because the cross dock model minimizes freight handling. When damage does occur, the scan event documentation from the Warp driver app provides clear evidence of freight condition at each handoff point, which simplifies claims resolution and makes it easier to identify where damage occurred.
Technology visibility on every LTL shipment
Every Warp LTL shipment includes full technology visibility through the Warp driver app and Orbit monitoring. The driver app provides live GPS on pickup and delivery carriers, scan events at every handoff (pickup scan, cross dock scan in, cross dock scan out, delivery scan), proof of delivery photos showing freight condition at the destination, and e signatures from the receiver. Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors every LTL shipment against SLA targets. If a pickup is late, Orbit flags it. If transit progress suggests a delivery will miss its window, Orbit alerts your team proactively. This is not a tracking page that updates once a day. This is real time operational visibility.
Enterprise LTL programs
Enterprise shippers with recurring LTL volume qualify for contracted programs with additional benefits. Your Warp rep analyzes your lane data, volume patterns, and service requirements to build a custom rate card with locked per pallet pricing. Work Queue assigns consistent high performing carriers to your lanes so the same drivers handle your freight regularly. Carrier performance is tracked across your program: on time pickup, on time delivery, damage rates, and communication scores. Underperforming carriers are automatically replaced. Enterprise LTL programs typically achieve even greater savings than self serve rates due to volume commitment, lane consistency, and operational optimization.
The 24% cost advantage explained
Warp LTL services average 24% lower per pallet costs compared to traditional terminal LTL on replaced programs. The savings are structural, not promotional. Cross dock facilities cost less to operate than full terminals because they are smaller, handle freight faster, and require fewer employees per pallet. Fewer handoffs mean fewer damage claims and fewer redelivery costs. Elimination of the surcharge model removes the 20 to 40% invoice inflation that traditional carriers build into their pricing. Local 3rd party carriers at each cross dock operate at regional costs, not the overhead structure of a national terminal carrier. These factors compound into a consistently lower cost per pallet across every corridor.
Frequently asked questions
How is Warp LTL different from traditional LTL?
Warp LTL routes through cross dock facilities with 1 to 2 handoffs instead of terminal networks with 3 to 5. Pricing is per pallet with no freight class required. All rates are all inclusive with no surcharges. Full visibility through the Warp driver app and Orbit monitoring on every shipment.
What does per pallet pricing mean for LTL?
Per pallet pricing means your rate is based on pallet count, weight, and dimensions instead of freight class or NMFC code. This eliminates reclass disputes, simplifies quoting, and gives you a predictable cost on every shipment.
How much cheaper is Warp LTL than traditional carriers?
Warp LTL programs average 24% lower per pallet costs compared to traditional terminal LTL on replaced programs. The savings come from cross dock efficiency, fewer handoffs, elimination of surcharges, and lower facility operating costs.
Where are Warp cross dock facilities located?
Warp operates 50+ cross dock facilities in markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, and Savannah. More facilities continue to come online.
Does Warp LTL include tracking?
Yes. Every LTL shipment includes the Warp driver app with live GPS, scan events at every handoff (pickup, cross dock in, cross dock out, delivery), proof of delivery photos, and e signatures. Orbit monitors every shipment for SLA compliance.
Can I get contracted LTL rates for recurring volume?
Yes. Enterprise shippers with recurring LTL volume qualify for contracted rate programs with locked per pallet pricing, dedicated carrier assignment through Work Queue, continuous performance tracking, and Orbit monitoring.
Does Warp LTL require freight class?
No. Warp LTL is priced per pallet based on pallet count, weight, and dimensions. No freight class, no NMFC code, and no density calculator. This eliminates reclass disputes and simplifies the quoting process.
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 10,000+ 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 450 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight. Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,200 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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24% lower cost · Cross dock routing · Trusted by Walmart, Saks Fifth Avenue, and 2,000+ shippers