LTL Knoxville to Philadelphia
Book LTL freight from Knoxville to Philadelphia — instant all-in rates from 9 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $376/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Knoxville and where it drops off in Philadelphia. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3764-day
- $3584-day
- $3554-dayBest
- $3824-day
- $3644-day
- $3624-day
- $3984-day
- $3804-day
- $3774-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Knoxville to Philadelphia
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 20, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $355All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| Forward Air | $348 | 2 days | -$7 |
| RL Carriers | $416 | 2 days | +$61 |
| ESTES | $419 | 2 days | +$64 |
| XPO Logistics | $497 | 2 days | +$142 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $528 | 2 days | +$173 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $535 | 3 days | +$180 |
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Knoxville (37902) → Philadelphia (19102)
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 ↓$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | R+L Carriers | Estes Express | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 26.5% | 24.7% | 24.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $225 | $100 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $225 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $225 | $85 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $0 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $100 | $30 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $775+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Knoxville to Philadelphia
How Warp routes the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane
LTL freight from Knoxville to Philadelphia
Knoxville to Philadelphia is served by 8 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $348 to $535 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days. Warp prices this lane at $355 per pallet with 4-day transit.
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.
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 Knoxville to Philadelphia
A single pallet moving from Knoxville to Philadelphia over 624 miles emits approximately 39 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 1,005 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 4 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia?
LTL shipping from Knoxville to Philadelphia starts at $355 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $348 to $535 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane, the rate is $355 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Knoxville to Philadelphia, including scan events at the New York cross-dock.
Transit on this lane is 4 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia?
Warp LTL transit from Knoxville to Philadelphia is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the New York cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Knoxville to Philadelphia corridor?
The New York cross-dock handles freight on the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Knoxville and a dedicated line-haul moves the freight to the New York cross-dock for sortation and local delivery in Philadelphia.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Knoxville to Philadelphia?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Knoxville to Philadelphia in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $355 with 8 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $355 per pallet on Knoxville to Philadelphia includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery.
Traditional carriers on this lane range from $348 to $535 before surcharges. Warp routes freight through the New York cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane?
Every carrier on the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
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 Knoxville to Philadelphia?
A single pallet moving from Knoxville to Philadelphia via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 39 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 624-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,005 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Knoxville to Philadelphia starts at $348, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 9 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/knoxville-to-philadelphia.
How fast is LTL shipping from Knoxville to Philadelphia?
4 business days via Warp's New York cross-dock. 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 Knoxville to Philadelphia?
On the Knoxville to Philadelphia lane, Forward Air posts the cheapest base rate at $348 per pallet (snapshot 2026-04-20).
Warp LTL's rate is $355 per pallet — the all-inclusive invoice (no fuel surcharge, no accessorials), so a typical shipment with one or two add-ons can land cheaper on Warp despite the higher base.
Can I book LTL from Knoxville to Philadelphia online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/knoxville-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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