LTL Birmingham to Philadelphia
Book LTL freight from Birmingham to Philadelphia — instant all-in rates from 10 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $371/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Birmingham and where it drops off in Philadelphia. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3834-day
- $3654-day
- $3634-day
- $3924-day
- $3744-day
- $3714-day
- $3754-day
- $3574-day
- $3544-dayBest
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Birmingham to Philadelphia
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 2, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $354All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| RL Carriers | $487 | 2 days | +$133 |
| Forward Air | $499 | 2 days | +$145 |
| ESTES | $505 | 2 days | +$151 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $567 | 5 days | +$213 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $579 | 2 days | +$225 |
| XPO Logistics | $586 | 2 days | +$232 |
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Birmingham (35203) → Philadelphia (19102)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Birmingham to Philadelphia lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | Forward Air | Estes Express | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 26% | 24.7% | 24.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $90 | $100 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $75 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $100 | $85 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $25 est. | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $25 | $30 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $315+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Birmingham to Philadelphia
How Warp routes the Birmingham to Philadelphia lane
LTL freight from Birmingham to Philadelphia
Birmingham to Philadelphia is served by 9 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $487 to $586 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 5 days.
Warp prices this lane at $354 per pallet with 4-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.
Philadelphia is the third-largest metro on the East Coast and a major freight hub on the I-95 corridor between New York and Baltimore.
The South Philadelphia food distribution complex is one of the largest regional produce and food markets on the East Coast, anchoring a significant local LTL demand stream for restaurants, grocers, and food service accounts across the metro.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Birmingham to Philadelphia
A single pallet moving from Birmingham to Philadelphia over 879 miles emits approximately 54 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 1,415 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 5 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 Philadelphia?
LTL shipping from Birmingham to Philadelphia starts at $354 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $487 to $586 before surcharges.
Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate. Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Birmingham to Philadelphia lane, the rate is $354 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 Philadelphia lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Birmingham to Philadelphia, including scan events at the Atlanta and New York cross-docks.
Transit on this lane is 4 days through 2 cross-dock facilities 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 Philadelphia?
Warp LTL transit from Birmingham to Philadelphia is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 5 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Atlanta and New York cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Birmingham to Philadelphia corridor?
Freight on the Birmingham to Philadelphia lane routes through the Atlanta cross-dock near the origin and the New York cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, food distribution, and regional store delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Birmingham to Philadelphia in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $354 with 9 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 Philadelphia?
On this lane, Warp is 27% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $354 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Birmingham to Philadelphia range from $487 to $586 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Birmingham to Philadelphia lane?
Every carrier on the Birmingham to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
A single pallet moving from Birmingham to Philadelphia via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 54 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 879-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,415 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).
How much does LTL freight from Birmingham to Philadelphia cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Birmingham to Philadelphia starts at $354, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 10 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/birmingham-to-philadelphia.
How fast is LTL shipping from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
4 business days via Warp's cross-dock network through Atlanta and New York. Same-week pickup is standard.
Transit times reflect Warp LTL service; carrier-direct LTL options on this lane may run 1-2 days slower depending on the carrier's linehaul schedule.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
On the Birmingham to Philadelphia lane, Warp LTL posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $354 (snapshot 2026-05-02), all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charge.
Compared against 9 legacy LTL carriers on this lane.
Can I book LTL from Birmingham to Philadelphia online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/birmingham-to-philadelphia — enter origin ZIP, destination ZIP, pallet count, and weight, then book in 60 seconds with a card on file.
No sales call, no broker callback, no minimum volume. Pickups available same-week, often next-day depending on carrier availability.
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