Bay Area LTL shipping
One to ten pallets from the Bay Area without paying for the whole trailer. Freight class checked, liftgate booked up front, tracked to delivery.
- SIZE
- 1 to 10 pallets
- PRICING
- By class and weight
- ACCESSORIALS
- Liftgate · inside · residential
- TRACKING
- PRO number to POD
- QUOTE COST
- Free
01 / WHAT WE SHIP
A few pallets, not a whole trailer
LTL (less than truckload) means your pallets share a trailer with other shippers' freight, so you pay only for the space you use. It usually fits one to ten pallets, roughly 150 to 15,000 lb.
- Palletized goods
- Crates and boxed freight
- Restock orders to stores
- Parts and supplies
- Deliveries to several locations
- Shipments to homes and job sites
02 / WAYS TO SHIP
Standard, volume or guaranteed
Send the pallet count, dimensions, weight and class. Dispatch picks the carrier for the lane.
Standard LTL
Palletized freight between business docks at the best rate for the lane.
Volume LTL
6 to 10 pallets quoted as a partial truckload when that is cheaper.
Guaranteed LTL
A delivery date guaranteed by the carrier for time-sensitive shipments.
Liftgate and inside delivery
For receivers with no dock, the pallet comes down on a liftgate.
Residential and limited access
Homes, job sites and schools added to the quote up front.
Freight class checked
The class confirmed before booking, so the invoice matches the quote.
03 / WHAT'S INCLUDED
A few pallets, handled like a full truck
The same dispatcher and the same follow-up as a full truckload.
Freight class checked
We check the class against the NMFC before booking, so there is no reclass on the invoice.
Accessorials up front
Liftgate, inside delivery, residential and appointment quoted before pickup.
Carrier matched to the lane
Regional and national LTL carriers picked for the route, not one default.
PRO number tracking
The PRO number and a status update at pickup, in transit and on delivery.
Appointments handled
Delivery appointments set with the receiver by us.
Signed POD
The signed delivery receipt in your inbox and one invoice.
04 / EQUIPMENT
Tell us the freight. We'll match the carrier.
Send the pallet count, dimensions, weight and class. Dispatch picks the carrier.
DOCK TO DOCKEnclosed trailer
Pallets ride in an enclosed van trailer between business docks.
NO DOCKLiftgate truck
For receivers with no dock, the pallet comes down on a liftgate.
05 / WHEN LTL MAKES SENSE
LTL or full truckload
LTL is cheaper for smaller loads. It usually wins in these four cases.
- 01
Under about 10 pallets
Past 10 to 12 pallets a whole truck often starts to win, so if you are close we quote both.
- 02
Regular small orders
Restocks and replacement parts that never fill a trailer.
- 03
A flexible delivery day
LTL moves through terminals, so a day either way is normal.
- 04
Several receivers
Different pallets to different addresses on the same schedule.
06 / LANES FROM THE BAY
Example routes from the Bay Area
Transit times for standard LTL, terminal to terminal. Don’t see your lane? We cover all 48 states.
| LANE | MILES | TRANSIT | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland CALos Angeles CA | 372 | 2 days | GET RATE |
| San Jose CAPhoenix AZ | 715 | 3 days | GET RATE |
| Stockton CASeattle WA | 754 | 3 days | GET RATE |
| Fremont CADallas TX | 1,727 | 5 days | GET RATE |
| Oakland CAChicago IL | 2,130 | 5–6 days | GET RATE |
| San Leandro CANewark NJ | 2,905 | 6–7 days | GET RATE |
07 / WHAT SETS THE PRICE
Your rate depends on four things
Liftgate, residential and appointment charges are listed on the quote before the pickup is booked.
Freight class
Density, value and how easily the freight is damaged.
Weight and pallet count
How much of the trailer your freight takes up.
Miles and lane
Distance, and how many carriers run that lane.
Extras
Liftgate, inside delivery, residential and appointment delivery.
Pallets ready to go?
Send the ZIP codes, the pallet count, the weight and the class. A dispatcher replies with a rate.
08 / WHY SFO FREIGHT
Why shippers book with us
- 01
One dispatcher per shipment The same person from booking to signed POD.
- 02
Carrier matched to the lane Not one carrier for everything, the one that runs your lane best.
- 03
On-time guarantee Pickup and delivery happen at the times confirmed when you book the truck.
- 04
PRO number tracking Updates at pickup and delivery, and dispatch on the phone in between.
- 05
No reclass surprises Freight class checked before the pallet leaves your dock.
- 06
A Bay Area team Dispatch that knows the Bay Area docks and terminals.
10 / LTL QUESTIONS
Straight answers
Don’t see yours? Add it to your quote request and a dispatcher will reply.
What is LTL shipping?
LTL (less than truckload) means your pallets share a trailer with other shippers' freight, so you pay only for the space you use. It usually fits one to ten pallets. Price depends on freight class, weight, distance and accessorials.
How do I find my freight class?
Use our NMFC codes page or send us the product, dimensions and weight. We check the class before booking.
When is full truckload cheaper than LTL?
It depends on the lane, the season and your freight class. Around 10 to 12 pallets a truckload often starts to win, so if you're close we quote both.
What is a reclass?
An extra charge when the carrier finds a different class or weight than the BOL. Checking the class up front avoids it.
Do you deliver to homes and job sites?
Yes, with residential or limited-access delivery added to the quote.
How do I track an LTL shipment?
We send the PRO number and update you at pickup and delivery. You can also call dispatch at any time.
11 / GET A QUOTE
Ready to move?
Tell us where it’s going, what it is and when it needs to be there. A dispatcher replies with a rate. No account, no commitment.
- COMMITMENT
- NONE
- QUOTE COST
- FREE