Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping lets businesses move freight that fills only part of a trailer by sharing space, and paying for, just the portion they use. Fort Lauderdale and the broader Broward County market are served by a mix of national LTL networks and strong Southeastern regional carriers, plus asset-based local 3PLs that combine LTL with port drayage and warehousing. This guide lists real LTL providers serving the Fort Lauderdale area, what each is known for, and how to reach them, so you can pick up the phone and start comparing.
How to choose an LTL carrier in Fort Lauderdale
Look at terminal coverage near Broward County, transit times to your key lanes, freight-class and NMFC handling, claims performance, and whether the carrier is asset-based or relies on subcontractors. For importers, the biggest advantage is a carrier that can also handle port drayage and warehousing, so a container can be stripped and shipped LTL by one accountable team.
1. Go Freight
Go Freight — Miami / South Florida. Go Freight is an asset-based, AI-powered 3PL serving Fort Lauderdale and the Miami metro with LTL, drayage, last mile, hazmat, and warehousing. It runs 100+ company-owned trucks and its own chassis pool, operates a 104,000 sq. ft. bonded Miami warehouse, and is a TSA-approved bonded carrier. Because Go Freight is asset-based and does not double-broker, the team that quotes your LTL move is the team that runs it. Its AI platform predicts gate times at PortMiami and Port Everglades, which makes it a strong fit for importers who need container freight stripped and reshipped LTL. Call (786) 445-0150.
2. Estes Express Lines
Estes Express Lines — Richmond, VA (national network). One of the largest privately held LTL carriers in the U.S., Estes serves the Fort Lauderdale market through its South Florida terminals, including a Boynton Beach facility that covers the Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Boynton Beach corridor. Known for broad domestic coverage, guaranteed and time-critical options, and volume LTL.
3. Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Freight Line — Thomasville, NC (national network). ODFL is consistently recognized for low claims ratios and high on-time performance, with service centers across Florida supporting the South Florida market. A common choice when service reliability is the priority.
4. Saia LTL Freight
Saia LTL Freight — Johns Creek, GA (national network). Saia has expanded from a Southeastern base into a national footprint and offers standard LTL plus guaranteed and expedited services throughout Florida, including the Fort Lauderdale area.
5. FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight — Memphis, TN (national network). The LTL arm of FedEx offers priority and economy LTL options nationwide, with extensive Florida coverage and integrated tracking across the FedEx system.
6. XPO
XPO — Greenwich, CT (national network). A major asset-based LTL carrier with a dense North American terminal network, technology-driven pricing and tracking, and service into the South Florida market.
7. R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers — Wilmington, OH (national network, large Florida presence). R+L is a privately held LTL carrier with strong Florida operations and broad domestic LTL coverage, plus logistics and warehousing services.
8. Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern Freight Lines — Lexington, SC (Southeast regional). A regional LTL specialist with a strong reputation for service quality across the Southeastern states, including Florida lanes serving the Fort Lauderdale region.
9. AAA Cooper Transportation
AAA Cooper Transportation — Dothan, AL (Southeast regional). AAA Cooper offers regional and interregional LTL with dedicated and managed transportation services, well established across the Southeast and Florida.
10. Averitt
Averitt — Cookeville, TN (regional/national). Averitt provides LTL, truckload, dedicated, and international logistics with extensive Southeastern coverage, including Florida, making it a versatile option for shippers that need more than LTL.
Frequently asked questions
What is LTL shipping?
LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping combines freight from multiple shippers in one trailer so each pays only for the space used, ideal for shipments roughly one to six pallets that don’t fill a full truck.
Which LTL carrier is best for Fort Lauderdale importers?
If you import through PortMiami or Port Everglades, an asset-based carrier that also handles drayage and warehousing, like Go Freight, lets one team strip your container and reship it LTL, reducing handoffs and delays.
How are LTL rates determined?
LTL pricing depends on freight class (NMFC), weight, dimensions, distance, and accessorials such as liftgate or residential delivery, plus a fuel surcharge tied to diesel prices.
Get an LTL quote in South Florida
Go Freight combines asset-based LTL with port drayage and bonded warehousing across Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Request a quote or call (786) 445-0150.