LTL Birmingham to Knoxville
Book LTL freight from Birmingham to Knoxville — instant all-in rates from 11 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $296/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Birmingham and where it drops off in Knoxville. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2963-dayFlat to any drop-off in Knoxville
- $3043-dayFlat to any drop-off in Knoxville
- $2873-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Knoxville
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Birmingham to Knoxville
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+2 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $287All in, surcharge free | 3 days | |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $190 | 1 day | -$97 |
| XPO Logistics | $202 | 1 day | -$85 |
| AVERITT EXPRESS INC | $259 | 1 day | -$28 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $264 | 1 day | -$23 |
| RL Carriers | $267 | 1 day | -$20 |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | $272 | 2 days | -$15 |
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Birmingham (35203) → Knoxville (37902)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$400–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Birmingham to Knoxville lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Priority | R+L Carriers | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 28.5% | 26.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $195 | $225 | $125–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $195 | $225 | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $205 | $225 | $110–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $40 est. | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $61 | $100 | $26–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $696+ | $775+ | $400–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison, R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Birmingham to Knoxville
How Warp routes the Birmingham to Knoxville lane
LTL freight from Birmingham to Knoxville
Birmingham to Knoxville is served by 10 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $190 to $272 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 3 days.
Warp prices this lane at $287 per pallet with 3-day transit through the Atlanta cross-dock facility.
Birmingham is Alabama's primary freight hub and sits at the convergence of I-20, I-59, I-65, and I-459, connecting the metro to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, and the Gulf Coast.
Local ltl Birmingham freight is driven by a few key industries: steel and metals distribution from the legacy industrial base in Bessemer and Fairfield; food and beverage distribution for a rapidly growing restaurant and grocery market; healthcare supply for the UAB and Ascension St.
Knoxville sits at the intersection of I-40 and I-75 in East Tennessee, serving as the gateway between the Midwest and the Southeast on both major corridors.
The university town character of the market and the proximity to the Smoky Mountains tourism belt give Knoxville a freight mix unlike most comparably sized metros.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Birmingham to Knoxville
A single pallet moving from Birmingham to Knoxville over 256 miles emits approximately 16 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 412 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 2 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Birmingham to Knoxville?
LTL shipping from Birmingham to Knoxville starts at $287 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $190 to $272 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Birmingham to Knoxville?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Birmingham to Knoxville lane, the rate is $287 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Birmingham to Knoxville lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Birmingham to Knoxville, including scan events at the Atlanta cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 3 days through 1 cross-dock facility instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Birmingham to Knoxville?
Warp LTL transit from Birmingham to Knoxville is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 3 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Atlanta cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Birmingham to Knoxville corridor?
The Atlanta cross-dock handles freight on the Birmingham to Knoxville lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, food distribution, and regional store delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Birmingham, the cross-dock sorts and dispatches freight onto a dedicated line-haul truck, and a local carrier delivers in Knoxville. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Birmingham to Knoxville?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Birmingham to Knoxville in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $287 with 10 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Birmingham to Knoxville?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $287 per pallet on Birmingham to Knoxville includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $190 to $272 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Atlanta cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 3 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Birmingham to Knoxville lane?
Every carrier on the Birmingham to Knoxville lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Atlanta cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Birmingham to Knoxville?
A single pallet moving from Birmingham to Knoxville via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 16 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 256-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 412 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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