LTL Philadelphia to Louisville
Book LTL freight from Philadelphia to Louisville — instant all-in rates from 10 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $257/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Philadelphia and where it drops off in Louisville. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2754-dayFlat to any drop-off in Louisville
- $2574-dayFlat to any drop-off in Louisville
- $2544-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Louisville
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Philadelphia to Louisville
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 | $254All in, surcharge free | 4 days | Lowest |
| PITT OHIO | $261 | 2 days | +$7 |
| RL Carriers | $270 | 2 days | +$16 |
| XPO Logistics | $303 | 2 days | +$49 |
| Forward Air | $326 | 2 days | +$72 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $427 | 3 days | +$173 |
| ESTES | $432 | 2 days | +$178 |
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Philadelphia (19102) → Louisville (40202)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Philadelphia to Louisville lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 27% | 26% | 24.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $90 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $100 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $68 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $26 | $25 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $713+ | $315+ | $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), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Philadelphia to Louisville
How Warp routes the Philadelphia to Louisville lane
LTL freight from Philadelphia to Louisville
Philadelphia to Louisville is served by 9 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $261 to $432 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $254 per pallet with 4-day transit through the New York cross-dock facility. 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.
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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Philadelphia to Louisville
A single pallet moving from Philadelphia to Louisville over 673 miles emits approximately 42 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 1,084 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 Philadelphia to Louisville?
LTL shipping from Philadelphia to Louisville starts at $254 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $261 to $432 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 Philadelphia to Louisville?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Philadelphia to Louisville lane, the rate is $254 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 Philadelphia to Louisville lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Philadelphia to Louisville, including scan events at the New York and Nashville cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 4 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 Philadelphia to Louisville?
Warp LTL transit from Philadelphia to Louisville 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 and Nashville cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Philadelphia to Louisville corridor?
Freight on the Philadelphia to Louisville lane routes through the New York cross-dock near the origin and the Nashville cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southeast retail replenishment, healthcare distribution, and regional manufacturing. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Philadelphia to Louisville?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Philadelphia to Louisville in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $254 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 Philadelphia to Louisville?
On this lane, Warp is 3% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $254 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Philadelphia to Louisville range from $261 to $432 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Philadelphia to Louisville lane?
Every carrier on the Philadelphia to Louisville lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the New York 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 Philadelphia to Louisville?
A single pallet moving from Philadelphia to Louisville via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 42 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 673-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,084 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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