LTL Philadelphia to Milwaukee
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Median $353/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Philadelphia and where it drops off in Milwaukee. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3714-dayFlat to any drop-off in Milwaukee
- $3534-dayFlat to any drop-off in Milwaukee
- $3504-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Milwaukee
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Philadelphia to Milwaukee
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+2 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $350All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| RL Carriers | $265 | 2 days | -$85 |
| XPO Logistics | $306 | 2 days | -$44 |
| PITT OHIO | $343 | 3 days | -$7 |
| Ward Trucking | $360 | 4 days | +$10 |
| Forward Air | $376 | 2 days | +$26 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $441 | 3 days | +$91 |
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Philadelphia (19102) → Milwaukee (53202)
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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee 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% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $90 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $100 | $100–$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 Milwaukee
How Warp routes the Philadelphia to Milwaukee lane
LTL freight from Philadelphia to Milwaukee
Philadelphia to Milwaukee is served by 10 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $265 to $441 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $350 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.
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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Philadelphia to Milwaukee
A single pallet moving from Philadelphia to Milwaukee over 848 miles emits approximately 53 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 1,365 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 5 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 Milwaukee?
LTL shipping from Philadelphia to Milwaukee starts at $350 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $265 to $441 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Philadelphia to Milwaukee lane, the rate is $350 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 Milwaukee lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Philadelphia to Milwaukee, including scan events at the New York and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Warp LTL transit from Philadelphia to Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Philadelphia to Milwaukee corridor?
Freight on the Philadelphia to Milwaukee lane routes through the New York cross-dock near the origin and the Milwaukee cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Upper Midwest retail and manufacturing delivery. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Philadelphia to Milwaukee in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $350 with 10 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 Milwaukee?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $350 per pallet on Philadelphia to Milwaukee includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $265 to $441 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the New York and Milwaukee cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Philadelphia to Milwaukee lane?
Every carrier on the Philadelphia to Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
A single pallet moving from Philadelphia to Milwaukee via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 53 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 848-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,365 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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