Atlanta to Nashville LTL Freight Rates
Real LTL costs, transit times and carriers for freight picked up in the Atlanta metro and delivered in the Nashville metro, from 68 shipments.
What LTL shipping costs from Atlanta to Nashville
These are the all-in rates Armstrong customers actually paid from Atlanta to Nashville 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 | $155 – $345 | $195 | 22 |
| 500–999 lb | $205 – $390 | $380 | 16 |
| 1,000–2,499 lb | $205 – $405 | $300 | 22 |
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 from Atlanta to Nashville
The median LTL shipment from Atlanta to Nashville delivered in 1 business day after pickup, and 80% arrived within 2 business days (based on 65 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, Roadrunner and Central Transport moved 53% of the freight we arranged from Atlanta to Nashville; 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 |
|---|---|
| AAA Cooper Transportation | 25% |
| Roadrunner | 15% |
| Central Transport | 13% |
| R+L Carriers | 10% |
| Averitt Express | 10% |
What ships from Atlanta to Nashville
The median shipment weighed 900 lb at a median freight class of 100. The most common classes were class 100 (29%), class 50 (13%) and class 175 (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 wholesale distribution (60%), chemicals & consumer products (16%), auto parts (12%) and metals & fabrication (6%), among shipments where the shipper’s industry is known.
About this lane
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.
Tennessee is home to Memphis, one of the country's biggest distribution hubs, and Nashville on I-40, I-24 and I-65. Its central location puts much of the eastern U.S. within one or two days by truck.
Metro areas here are defined by ZIP code prefix, so Atlanta includes surrounding suburbs and industrial areas. Rates between two specific ZIPs can differ from the metro-wide range, which is why a live quote across 50+ carriers is the only way to know your price.
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How much does LTL shipping cost from Atlanta to Nashville?
For a 500–999 lb shipment from Atlanta to Nashville, the middle half of Armstrong customers paid $205 to $390 all-in, median $380 (September 2025 – August 2026). Class, accessorials and exact ZIPs move the price; get a quote for your shipment.
How long does LTL freight take from Atlanta to Nashville?
The median shipment from Atlanta to Nashville delivered 1 business day after pickup, and 80% arrived within 2 business days.
Which carriers ship LTL from Atlanta to Nashville?
On freight Armstrong arranged from Atlanta to Nashville, the most-used carriers were AAA Cooper Transportation, Roadrunner, Central Transport and R+L Carriers. The best-priced carrier changes shipment by shipment.
Related
Figures are from LTL freight arranged through the Armstrong Transport Group network, September 2025 – August 2026, for pickups and deliveries within each metro’s ZIP-code area. Price ranges are the middle 50% of all-in paid rates, rounded to $5, for budgeting only. See our data methodology.