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Freight Rate Estimator
Estimate LTL, parcel, and truckload freight costs with class-based rates, dimensional weight, and accessorials.
Freight Rate Estimator
Three-mode freight cost estimator for budgetary planning. LTL mode computes freight class from dimensions (or accepts a class directly) and looks up a rate per CWT by zone. Parcel mode calculates dimensional weight for UPS, FedEx, and USPS and applies a base + per-pound rate by service level and zone. FTL mode estimates linehaul from miles and per-mile rate, adds fuel surcharge, and includes common accessorials like liftgate and residential delivery. All rates are illustrative — use for planning, not invoicing.
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LTL vs. Parcel vs. FTL
The three main freight modes serve different shipment sizes. Parcel handles individual packages up to about 150 lb (UPS/FedEx) or 70 lb (USPS). LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) covers palletized freight from a few hundred pounds to about 10,000 lb, sharing trailer space with other shippers. FTL (Full Truckload) dedicates the entire trailer to your freight — typically 10,000 lb and up, or when cube fills the trailer before weight does.
How LTL Pricing Works
LTL rates are built on two axes: freight class (which reflects density, handling, stowability, and liability — see the NMFC Freight Class Estimator) and zone (distance between origin and destination). Rates are quoted per hundredweight (CWT). Weight breaks at 500 lb, 1,000 lb, 5,000 lb, and higher tiers often reduce the per-CWT rate — sometimes it's cheaper to ship at a higher weight break than at actual weight (deficit weight pricing).
Dimensional Weight in Parcel Shipping
Parcel carriers charge by the greater of actual weight or dimensional weight. If you're shipping lightweight products in oversized boxes, dim weight can double your effective cost. Right-sizing your packaging is one of the fastest ways to cut parcel spend.
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