Florida Intrastate LTL Freight Rates
Real LTL costs, transit times and carriers within Florida, drawn from 1,722 shipments Armstrong Transport Group arranged from September 2025 – August 2026. Use it to budget, then get a live quote across 50+ carriers.
What LTL shipping costs within Florida
These are the all-in rates Armstrong customers actually paid within Florida from September 2025 – August 2026, including fuel and any accessorials. The range is the middle 50% of shipments in each weight bracket, so a quarter paid less and a quarter paid more, mostly because of freight class, accessorials and timing.
| Shipment weight | Typical range | Median | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 500 lb | $135 – $285 | $180 | 490 |
| 500–999 lb | $145 – $250 | $185 | 298 |
| 1,000–2,499 lb | $155 – $270 | $200 | 515 |
| 2,500–4,999 lb | $190 – $350 | $255 | 249 |
| 5,000–9,999 lb | $260 – $445 | $340 | 132 |
Historical rates, rounded to $5, shown for budgeting only. They aren’t a quote: your price depends on exact ZIPs, freight class, pickup date and accessorials. See national pallet shipping costs for comparison.
Transit time and carriers within Florida
The median LTL shipment within Florida delivered in 1 business day after pickup, and 80% arrived within 1 business day (based on 1,589 delivered shipments). Standard LTL transit is an estimate, not a promise; if a delivery date matters, ask for a guaranteed service. More on how LTL transit times work.
No single carrier wins every shipment. AAA Cooper Transportation, Averitt Express and Southeastern Freight Lines moved 76% of the freight we arranged within Florida; the rest went to Central Transport and R+L Carriers and other national and regional carriers, depending on which one priced each shipment best.
| Carrier | Share of shipments |
|---|---|
| AAA Cooper Transportation | 38% |
| Averitt Express | 19% |
| Southeastern Freight Lines | 19% |
| Central Transport | 11% |
| R+L Carriers | 5% |
What ships within Florida
The median shipment weighed 1,100 lb at a median freight class of 100. The most common classes were class 110 (18%), class 70 (13%) and class 60 (11%). Lighter, bulkier freight rates in higher classes and costs more per pound, which is why measuring density before you quote matters.
By type of shipper, the biggest groups were industrial machinery & equipment (37%), wholesale distribution (24%), medical supplies (13%) and food & beverage (6%), among shipments where the shipper’s industry is known.
Where the freight goes
The busiest pickup cities were Tampa, FL, Clearwater, FL, Jacksonville, FL and Ocala, FL, and the busiest delivery cities were Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Miami, FL and Jacksonville, FL. These were the highest-volume city pairs shipped by several different customers:
| Origin | Destination | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | Jacksonville, FL | 46 |
| Tampa, FL | Tampa, FL | 39 |
| Tampa, FL | Orlando, FL | 25 |
| Hialeah, FL | Orlando, FL | 23 |
| Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL | 23 |
| Miami, FL | Tampa, FL | 21 |
Shipping inside Florida
Florida is a peninsula: far more freight comes in than goes out, and carriers price inbound and outbound lanes differently for that reason. Deliveries cluster around Miami–South Florida, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, along I-95, I-75 and I-4.
Carrier pricing is contract-specific, so two shippers moving identical freight within Florida routinely pay different amounts. GetLTLRates quotes tariff, dynamic and volume LTL pricing from 50+ carriers side by side, and a dedicated Armstrong team handles pickup, tracking and the final invoice so the rate you book is the rate you pay.
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Get my free rates →Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a pallet within Florida?
For a 500–999 lb LTL shipment within Florida, the middle half of Armstrong customers paid $145 to $250 all-in, with a median of $185 (September 2025 – August 2026). Freight class, accessorials like liftgate or residential delivery, and the exact ZIP codes move the price, so get a quote for your shipment.
How long does LTL shipping take within Florida?
The median LTL shipment within Florida delivered in 1 business day after pickup, and 80% arrived within 1 business day. Transit is counted in business days, and standard LTL times are estimates; guaranteed services are available when a date matters.
Which LTL carriers run within Florida?
On the freight Armstrong arranged within Florida, the most-used carriers were AAA Cooper Transportation, Averitt Express, Southeastern Freight Lines and Central Transport. The cheapest carrier changes shipment by shipment, which is why quoting 50+ carriers at once usually beats calling one.
What affects the LTL rate within Florida?
The exact origin and destination ZIPs, total weight, freight class (mostly set by density), fuel surcharge, pickup and delivery accessorials, and whether the carrier has good backhaul on the lane. Heavier shipments cost more in total but much less per pound.
Related lanes
Figures are from LTL freight arranged through the Armstrong Transport Group network, September 2025 – August 2026. Price ranges are the middle 50% of all-in paid rates, rounded to $5, and are shown for budgeting only; they are not a quote or a guarantee of capacity or pricing. Transit is counted in business days from pickup to delivery.