LTL Louisville to Birmingham
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Median $256/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Louisville and where it drops off in Birmingham. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2563-day
- $2643-day
- $2473-dayBest
- $2563-day
- $2643-day
- $2473-dayBest
- $2563-day
- $2643-day
- $2473-dayBest
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Louisville to Birmingham
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+3 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $247All in, surcharge free | 3 days | |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $228 | 1 day | -$19 |
| XPO Logistics | $234 | 1 day | -$13 |
| Forward Air | $255 | 2 days | +$8 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $306 | 2 days | +$59 |
| RL Carriers | $318 | 1 day | +$71 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $327 | 1 day | +$80 |
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Louisville (40202) → Birmingham (35203)
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 Louisville to Birmingham lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | FedEx Freight Economy | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 28.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $195 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $195 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $205 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $40 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $61 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $696+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Louisville to Birmingham
How Warp routes the Louisville to Birmingham lane
LTL freight from Louisville to Birmingham
Louisville to Birmingham is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $228 to $327 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 3 days.
Warp prices this lane at $247 per pallet with 3-day transit through the Nashville cross-dock facility. Louisville is one of the most important logistics hubs in the eastern United States.
UPS Worldport at Louisville International Airport is the largest automated package sorting facility in the world, and the freight ecosystem built around it touches every aspect of local LTL in this market.
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 Louisville to Birmingham
A single pallet moving from Louisville to Birmingham over 364 miles emits approximately 23 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 586 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 Louisville to Birmingham?
LTL shipping from Louisville to Birmingham starts at $247 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $228 to $327 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 Louisville to Birmingham?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Louisville to Birmingham lane, the rate is $247 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 Louisville to Birmingham lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Louisville to Birmingham, including scan events at the Nashville and Atlanta cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 3 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 Louisville to Birmingham?
Warp LTL transit from Louisville to Birmingham 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 Nashville and Atlanta cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Louisville to Birmingham corridor?
Freight on the Louisville to Birmingham lane routes through the Nashville cross-dock near the origin and the Atlanta cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, healthcare distribution, and regional manufacturing. 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 Louisville to Birmingham?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Louisville to Birmingham in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $247 with 11 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 Louisville to Birmingham?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $247 per pallet on Louisville to Birmingham includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $228 to $327 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Nashville and Atlanta cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 3 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Louisville to Birmingham lane?
Every carrier on the Louisville to Birmingham lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Nashville 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 Louisville to Birmingham?
A single pallet moving from Louisville to Birmingham via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 23 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 364-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 586 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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