Tampa to Charlotte LTL Freight Rates
Real LTL costs, transit times and carriers for freight picked up in the Tampa metro and delivered in the Charlotte metro, from 76 shipments.
What LTL shipping costs from Tampa to Charlotte
These are the all-in rates Armstrong customers actually paid from Tampa to Charlotte 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 | $195 – $290 | $275 | 16 |
| 500–999 lb | $245 – $285 | $270 | 18 |
| 1,000–2,499 lb | $255 – $415 | $290 | 12 |
| 2,500–4,999 lb | $295 – $385 | $370 | 17 |
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 Tampa to Charlotte
The median LTL shipment from Tampa to Charlotte delivered in 2 business days after pickup, and 80% arrived within 2 business days (based on 76 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. Averitt Express, AAA Cooper Transportation and Estes Express Lines moved 62% of the freight we arranged from Tampa to Charlotte; the rest went to TForce Freight and R+L Carriers and other national and regional carriers, depending on which one priced each shipment best.
| Carrier | Share of shipments |
|---|---|
| Averitt Express | 42% |
| AAA Cooper Transportation | 12% |
| Estes Express Lines | 8% |
| TForce Freight | 8% |
| R+L Carriers | 7% |
What ships from Tampa to Charlotte
The median shipment weighed 1,420 lb at a median freight class of 85. The most common classes were class 70 (31%), class 110 (25%) and class 85 (9%). 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 (85%) and auto parts (9%), among shipments where the shipper’s industry is known.
About this lane
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.
North Carolina freight follows I-85 and I-40 through Charlotte, the Triad and the Triangle. Furniture, textiles, food and manufacturing all ship heavily by LTL, and the state is well covered by Southeastern regional carriers.
Metro areas here are defined by ZIP code prefix, so Tampa 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.
Price your Tampa to Charlotte shipment
Request your first quote in about 60 seconds. Once set up, access live pricing across our LTL network.
Get my free rates →Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Tampa to Charlotte?
For a 500–999 lb shipment from Tampa to Charlotte, the middle half of Armstrong customers paid $245 to $285 all-in, median $270 (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 Tampa to Charlotte?
The median shipment from Tampa to Charlotte delivered 2 business days after pickup, and 80% arrived within 2 business days.
Which carriers ship LTL from Tampa to Charlotte?
On freight Armstrong arranged from Tampa to Charlotte, the most-used carriers were Averitt Express, AAA Cooper Transportation, Estes Express Lines and TForce Freight. 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.