Georgia Intrastate LTL Freight Rates
Real LTL costs, transit times and carriers within Georgia, drawn from 220 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 Georgia
These are the all-in rates Armstrong customers actually paid within Georgia 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 | $250 – $345 | $285 | 45 |
| 500–999 lb | $260 – $360 | $285 | 31 |
| 1,000–2,499 lb | $265 – $440 | $325 | 64 |
| 2,500–4,999 lb | $290 – $480 | $335 | 46 |
| 5,000–9,999 lb | $355 – $525 | $460 | 25 |
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 Georgia
The median LTL shipment within Georgia delivered in 1 business day after pickup, and 80% arrived within 1 business day (based on 214 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. Southeastern Freight Lines, AAA Cooper Transportation and Estes Express Lines moved 72% of the freight we arranged within Georgia; the rest went to R+L Carriers and Averitt Express and other national and regional carriers, depending on which one priced each shipment best.
| Carrier | Share of shipments |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Freight Lines | 35% |
| AAA Cooper Transportation | 24% |
| Estes Express Lines | 13% |
| R+L Carriers | 8% |
| Averitt Express | 4% |
What ships within Georgia
The median shipment weighed 1,540 lb at a median freight class of 77.5. The most common classes were class 55 (13%), class 70 (12%) and class 125 (10%). 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 wholesale distribution (38%), building materials (22%), plastics & packaging (12%) and industrial machinery & equipment (8%), among shipments where the shipper’s industry is known.
Where the freight goes
The busiest pickup cities were Savannah, GA, Atlanta, GA, Adairsville, GA and Covington, GA, and the busiest delivery cities were Rincon, GA, Fayetteville, GA, Lawrenceville, GA and Atlanta, GA.
Shipping inside Georgia
Georgia is the Southeast's distribution hub. Atlanta sits where I-75, I-85 and I-20 meet, and the Port of Savannah is one of the busiest container ports in the U.S., so a lot of imported freight moves inland from the coast by LTL.
Carrier pricing is contract-specific, so two shippers moving identical freight within Georgia 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 Georgia?
For a 500–999 lb LTL shipment within Georgia, the middle half of Armstrong customers paid $260 to $360 all-in, with a median of $285 (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 Georgia?
The median LTL shipment within Georgia 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 Georgia?
On the freight Armstrong arranged within Georgia, the most-used carriers were Southeastern Freight Lines, AAA Cooper Transportation, Estes Express Lines and R+L Carriers. 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 Georgia?
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.
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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.