LTL Shipping From Inland Empire: Rates & Transit
What it actually costs to ship LTL freight out of the Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) area, how long it takes and where it goes, from 3,749 shipments Armstrong Transport Group arranged from September 2025 – August 2026.
Where Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) freight goes
Pickups came mostly from City of Industry, CA, Ontario, CA, Temecula, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Chino, CA. By destination, the top states were:
| Destination state | Share of shipments |
|---|---|
| California | 16% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Utah | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
What LTL shipping costs from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)
These are the all-in rates Armstrong customers actually paid from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) 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 | $325 – $725 | $480 | 903 |
| 500–999 lb | $315 – $640 | $435 | 603 |
| 1,000–2,499 lb | $420 – $810 | $595 | 1,119 |
| 2,500–4,999 lb | $635 – $1,360 | $870 | 585 |
| 5,000–9,999 lb | $795 – $1,735 | $1,205 | 397 |
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.
Those ranges blend every destination, from next-door deliveries to cross-country moves. For a tighter number, check the lane pages for California below or see how distance changes pallet shipping costs.
Transit time and carriers from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)
The median LTL shipment from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) delivered in 4 business days after pickup, and 80% arrived within 5 business days (based on 3,666 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. XPO, Estes Express Lines and FedEx Freight moved 45% of the freight we arranged from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside); the rest went to TForce Freight and ABF Freight and other national and regional carriers, depending on which one priced each shipment best.
| Carrier | Share of shipments |
|---|---|
| XPO | 16% |
| Estes Express Lines | 15% |
| FedEx Freight | 14% |
| TForce Freight | 10% |
| ABF Freight | 7% |
What ships from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)
The median shipment weighed 1,360 lb at a median freight class of 92.5. The most common classes were class 175 (17%), class 70 (15%) and class 100 (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 food & beverage (25%), chemicals & consumer products (14%), industrial machinery & equipment (13%) and plastics & packaging (9%), among shipments where the shipper’s industry is known.
Shipping freight out of California
California is the largest LTL market in the country. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach feed dense warehouse clusters in the Inland Empire and the South Bay, while the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley add food, beverage and manufacturing freight. Many California deliveries are to congested or limited-access sites, so check accessorials carefully.
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How much does it cost to ship a pallet from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)?
For a 500–999 lb LTL shipment out of the Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) area, the middle half of Armstrong customers paid $315 to $640 all-in, median $435, across all destinations (September 2025 – August 2026). Distance is the biggest swing factor: a local or in-state delivery costs far less than a cross-country one.
How long does LTL take from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)?
Across all destinations, the median shipment from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) delivered in 4 business days after pickup and 80% arrived within 5 business days. In-state and neighboring-state deliveries usually take 1–2 days; cross-country lanes typically take 4 or more.
Which LTL carriers pick up in Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)?
On freight Armstrong arranged from Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside), the most-used carriers were XPO, Estes Express Lines, FedEx Freight and TForce Freight, but dozens of national and regional carriers serve the area. Quoting them side by side is the fastest way to find the best price for a specific shipment.
Can I get a same-day LTL pickup in Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside)?
Often, yes, if the shipment is booked early in the day and the carrier has a driver in the area. Late bookings usually roll to the next business day. A specialist can confirm pickup windows when you book.
Related
Figures are from LTL freight arranged through the Armstrong Transport Group network with pickups in the Inland Empire (Ontario–Riverside) area, September 2025 – August 2026. Price ranges are the middle 50% of all-in paid rates, rounded to $5, for budgeting only; they are not a quote.