Rate and ship your LTL freight

Find the tools, guides, and resources you need to ship LTL with FedEx Freight.
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Your starting place for LTL shipping

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Whether you need an LTL freight quote or you’re ready to schedule a freight pickup, you’re right where you need to be.

Open a freight account

Once you do, you’ll be able to start a freight shipment, create labels, access reports, and manage your billing.

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Get a freight rate quote

Powerful LTL shipping tools are just a click away. See freight shipping rates and compare services.

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Freight estimating resources

Estimate your freight class

Before you ship freight, you need a freight classification code. Our freight class calculator can help.

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Try the calculator
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Understand freight costs

Get a clear picture of how freight costs are determined. So you can understand your own costs better.

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Compare freight rates

See how FedEx Freight rates stack up against other carriers with side-by-side rate comparisons.

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EXPLORE LTL SELECT
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Curious about which FedEx Freight zone your shipment falls into? Get a chart based on your destination ZIP code.
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Start an LTL shipment

Ready to get your freight in motion? Get step-by-step instructions on preparing your shipment, creating your Bill of Lading, and scheduling a freight pickup.
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Find FedEx Freight locations

Plan freight drop offs when you need to and get contact info for locations near you.

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FedEx Freight transit maps

Get color-coded freight transit maps that show typical shipping transit times from your ZIP code.

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Freight forms

If you choose to fill out a Bill of Lading by hand, get directions. And find other freight forms, including ones for international and offshore shipments

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Packing guidelines

From choosing packaging materials to securing and labeling loads, using our freight packing guides can help you reduce damage and delays.

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Operations schedule

Keep your business moving all year round. Reference our holiday freight schedule to plan ahead for busy seasons and closures.

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Shipping innovation

Find out how creating Bills of Lading online for all your shipments can save your business time and effort.

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Freight shipping that scales with your business

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Whether you ship LTL occasionally or every day, FedEx Freight meets you where you are.
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If you’re new to LTL freight…

That probably means your business has experienced recent growth, and you need to explore more robust shipping options. If so, congratulations! Our Freight Shipping 101 page is a great resource to help you get started down the LTL path.

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Learn about LTL
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If you’re experienced with LTL…

You can dive straight into managing your account. Good news! You can find all the core tools you need in one place. Bookmark our Pro Shippers Desk for easy access to billing and reporting, shipping and tracking, claims and support, and more.

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Access pro tools
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FedEx Custom Critical®

If you need expedited service for specialized, valuable, or hazardous shipments, get details about White Glove and Surface Expedite services.

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Get help when and how you need it

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Reach out to your account rep, visit our support page, or call FedEx Freight Customer Support at 1.866.FXF.4LTL.
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