LTL Milwaukee to Dayton
Book LTL freight from Milwaukee to Dayton — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $231/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Milwaukee and where it drops off in Dayton. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2272-dayBest
- $2382-day
- $2312-day
- $2272-dayBest
- $2382-day
- $2312-day
- $2272-dayBest
- $2382-day
- $2312-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Milwaukee to Dayton
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $227All in, surcharge free | 2 days | Lowest |
| RL Carriers | $238 | 2 days | +$11 |
| DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | $240 | 1 day | +$13 |
| XPO Logistics | $260 | 1 day | +$33 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $269 | 2 days | +$42 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $286 | 1 day | +$59 |
| Forward Air | $304 | 2 days | +$77 |
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Milwaukee (53202) → Dayton (45402)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Milwaukee to Dayton lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Economy | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 27% | 28.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $195 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $195 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $205 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $68 | $40 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $26 | $61 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $713+ | $696+ | $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), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Milwaukee to Dayton
How Warp routes the Milwaukee to Dayton lane
LTL freight from Milwaukee to Dayton
Milwaukee to Dayton is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $238 to $304 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days.
Warp prices this lane at $227 per pallet with 2-day transit through the Milwaukee cross-dock facility. Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest city and a major freight hub on Lake Michigan, positioned on I-94 between Chicago and Green Bay.
The city's industrial heritage runs through manufacturing, food and beverage processing (including Harley-Davidson, Molson Coors, and a strong dairy and food processing base), and healthcare.
Dayton is positioned on I-75 midway between Cincinnati and Toledo, with I-70 crossing east toward Columbus and west toward Indianapolis.
That intersection makes it a logical distribution staging point for the western Ohio manufacturing and retail corridor.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Milwaukee to Dayton
A single pallet moving from Milwaukee to Dayton over 379 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 610 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 Milwaukee to Dayton?
LTL shipping from Milwaukee to Dayton starts at $227 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $238 to $304 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 Milwaukee to Dayton?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Milwaukee to Dayton lane, the rate is $227 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 Milwaukee to Dayton lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Milwaukee to Dayton, including scan events at the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Dayton?
Warp LTL transit from Milwaukee to Dayton 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 Milwaukee cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Milwaukee to Dayton corridor?
The Milwaukee cross-dock handles freight on the Milwaukee to Dayton lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Upper Midwest retail and manufacturing delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Milwaukee, the cross-dock sorts and dispatches freight onto a dedicated line-haul truck, and a local carrier delivers in Dayton. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Milwaukee to Dayton?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Milwaukee to Dayton in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $227 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 Milwaukee to Dayton?
On this lane, Warp is 5% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $227 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Milwaukee to Dayton range from $238 to $304 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Milwaukee to Dayton lane?
Every carrier on the Milwaukee to Dayton lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Dayton?
A single pallet moving from Milwaukee to Dayton 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 379-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 610 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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