LTL Los Angeles to Birmingham
Book LTL freight from Los Angeles to Birmingham — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $422/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Los Angeles and where it drops off in Birmingham. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $4135-day
- $4225-day
- $4055-dayBest
- $4145-day
- $4235-day
- $4065-day
- $4305-day
- $4395-day
- $4225-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Los Angeles to Birmingham
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 20, 2026
Daylight+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $405All in, surcharge free | 5 days | Lowest |
| XPO Logistics | $414 | 4 days | +$9 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $448 | 8 days | +$43 |
| RL Carriers | $533 | 4 days | +$128 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $599 | 4 days | +$194 |
| Forward Air | $609 | 5 days | +$204 |
| ESTES | $626 | 5 days | +$221 |
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Los Angeles (90012) → Birmingham (35203)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Los Angeles to Birmingham lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | R+L Carriers | Forward Air | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26.5% | 26% | 24.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $225 | $90 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $225 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $225 | $100 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $0 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $100 | $25 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $775+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Los Angeles to Birmingham
How Warp routes the Los Angeles to Birmingham lane
LTL freight from Los Angeles to Birmingham
Los Angeles to Birmingham is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $414 to $626 per pallet with transit times of 4 to 8 days.
Warp prices this lane at $405 per pallet with 5-day transit through the Los Angeles cross-dock facility. Los Angeles is the entry point for nearly 40 percent of US container imports, and the local LTL market reflects that scale.
The I-710 corridor from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach into Vernon, Compton, and the City of Industry carries the highest concentration of short-haul freight in the country.
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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Los Angeles to Birmingham
A single pallet moving from Los Angeles to Birmingham over 2,029 miles emits approximately 126 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 3,267 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 13 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
LTL shipping from Los Angeles to Birmingham starts at $405 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $414 to $626 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Los Angeles to Birmingham lane, the rate is $405 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Los Angeles to Birmingham, including scan events at the Los Angeles and Atlanta cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 5 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
Warp LTL transit from Los Angeles to Birmingham is 5 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 4 days to 8 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Los Angeles and Atlanta cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Los Angeles to Birmingham corridor?
Freight on the Los Angeles to Birmingham lane routes through the Los Angeles cross-dock near the origin and the Atlanta cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, food distribution, and regional store delivery. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Los Angeles to Birmingham?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Los Angeles to Birmingham in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $405 with 12 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
On this lane, Warp is 2% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $405 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Los Angeles to Birmingham range from $414 to $626 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Los Angeles to Birmingham lane?
Every carrier on the Los Angeles to Birmingham lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
A single pallet moving from Los Angeles to Birmingham via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 126 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 2,029-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 3,267 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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