LTL Miami to Tampa
Book LTL freight from Miami to Tampa — instant all-in rates from 10 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Median $220/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Miami and where it drops off in Tampa. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2232-day
- $2192-day
- $2202-day
- $2182-day
- $2142-dayBest
- $2162-day
- $2242-day
- $2202-day
- $2222-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Miami to Tampa
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+1 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $214All in, surcharge free | 2 days | |
| RL Carriers | $204 | 1 day | -$10 |
| XPO Logistics | $227 | 1 day | +$13 |
| AVERITT EXPRESS INC | $240 | 1 day | +$26 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $287 | 1 day | +$73 |
| ESTES | $295 | 1 day | +$81 |
| Forward Air | $303 | 1 day | +$89 |
Get your exact rate
Miami (33101) → Tampa (33602)
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 Miami to Tampa lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 27% | 25.7% | 24.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $166 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $157 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $174 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $68 | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $26 | $64 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $713+ | $561+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Miami to Tampa
How Warp routes the Miami to Tampa lane
LTL freight from Miami to Tampa
Miami to Tampa is served by 9 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $204 to $303 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days. Warp prices this lane at $214 per pallet with 2-day transit.
Miami's local LTL market is shaped by three forces that do not exist together anywhere else in the country: a major international airport (MIA) with one of the highest cargo volumes in North America, the Port of Miami handling cruise and container cargo, and a retail and hospitality supply chain serving one of the densest concentrations of hotels and restaurants in the US.
Local ltl Miami volume is heavily international in character, with freight moving from customs-cleared warehouse zones near MIA through Doral and Medley into commercial accounts across Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, and the Design District.
Tampa Bay is Florida's second-largest metro and its primary logistics hub on the Gulf Coast side. The Port of Tampa Bay is the largest port in Florida by tonnage, handling phosphate, automobiles, bulk cargo, and containers.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Miami to Tampa
A single pallet moving from Miami to Tampa over 280 miles emits approximately 17 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 451 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 Miami to Tampa?
LTL shipping from Miami to Tampa starts at $214 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $204 to $303 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 Miami to Tampa?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Miami to Tampa lane, the rate is $214 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 Miami to Tampa lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Miami to Tampa, including scan events at the Tampa Bay cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 2 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 Miami to Tampa?
Warp LTL transit from Miami to Tampa is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 2 days. Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Tampa Bay cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Miami to Tampa corridor?
The Tampa Bay cross-dock handles freight on the Miami to Tampa lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Florida Gulf Coast retail replenishment, food distribution, and regional delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Miami and a dedicated line-haul moves the freight to the Tampa Bay cross-dock for sortation and local delivery in Tampa. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Miami to Tampa?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Miami to Tampa in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $214 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 Miami to Tampa?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $214 per pallet on Miami to Tampa includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $204 to $303 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Tampa Bay cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 2 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Miami to Tampa lane?
Every carrier on the Miami to Tampa 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 Miami to Tampa?
A single pallet moving from Miami to Tampa via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 17 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 280-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 451 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).
About the Warp freight network
Ready to ship from Miami to Tampa?
Get instant per-pallet rates or talk to Warp about a recurring lane program.
Warp2026Auto-applied at checkoutClick below to open the Warp customer portal — $50 is auto-applied at checkout on your first Warp shipment via Stripe.
One time per customer. Valid on your first booked Warp shipment only. Expires Apr 10, 2027. Subject to Warp’s standard terms of service.
99.2% damage-free · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking