Cargo Van Freight Shipping

What Cargo Vans Carry

Warp cargo vans handle cartons, cases, parcels, and palletized loads up to 3 pallets (3,500 lbs, 400 cubic feet). They are the right vehicle when a box truck is too large, a parcel carrier cannot handle the size or weight, or the delivery site has access restrictions that prevent larger vehicles from entering.

Common cargo van shipments include retail store replenishment (2-3 pallets of merchandise), restaurant and food service delivery (cases and cartons), urgent parts delivery to manufacturing or construction sites, and sample or display freight for events and trade shows. Cargo vans are also the default vehicle for same-day dispatch when speed matters more than load size.

What Is Cargo Van Shipping?

Cargo van shipping moves small freight — cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets — in a van-class vehicle rather than a box truck or a shared LTL trailer. A Warp cargo van carries up to 3,500 lbs and 400 cubic feet, and reaches delivery sites larger equipment cannot: height-restricted garages, narrow urban streets, and residential blocks. Because the van is dedicated to one shipment and dispatched direct, same-day delivery is available where speed matters more than load size.

How Cargo Van Dispatch Works

When you book a cargo van load, Warp assigns a vetted local 3rd-party carrier through the Warp driver app. The driver picks up your freight and you get live GPS tracking, scan events at every stop, and signed proof of delivery with photos when the load is complete. Warp does not own any vehicles. Every carrier is vetted for safety, insurance, and equipment condition before entering the network.

AI systems monitor every load in real time, catching exceptions before they become problems. If a driver is delayed or fails to arrive, Hot Swap Coverage automatically reassigns a replacement carrier so your delivery window stays protected. Pricing is all-inclusive — the rate at booking is the rate on the invoice.

When to Use a Cargo Van vs Box Truck

Cargo vans are built for tight-access deliveries where a box truck or tractor-trailer cannot fit. Urban storefronts with narrow loading zones, height-restricted parking garages, weight-limited streets, and locations without loading docks are all standard cargo van territory. They are also the fastest option for small shipments that need to move same-day within a metro area.

If your shipment exceeds 3 pallets or 3,500 lbs, a 26-foot box truck is the right choice. Box trucks carry up to 12 pallets (10,000 lbs) with a hydraulic liftgate for dock-free locations. Both cargo vans and box trucks are dispatched from the same Warp network with the same tracking, POD, and pricing structure.

Cargo Van Coverage

Warp dispatches cargo vans across 50+ metros using local carriers who know the neighborhoods. Strongest coverage is in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors. Same-day dispatch is available in most major metros. For recurring routes (weekly store deliveries, scheduled distribution runs), Warp assigns dedicated carriers familiar with your stops and receiving protocols.

Cargo van delivery, courier and freight service, priced in 10 seconds

Cargo van delivery is the most direct way to move up to 3 pallets and 3,500 lbs door to door: no terminal, no transfer, one driver from pickup to delivery. Warp prices cargo van freight the way it prices LTL, with a live all in rate for the exact lane, so a same day van courier run and a scheduled cargo van transport quote come from the same network. Open the cargo van quote page for a rate on your lane. Sprinter vans and standard cargo vans dispatch through the same driver app with live GPS.

Drive a cargo van or sprinter? Find cargo van loads

Owner operators looking for cargo van loads, sprinter van loads or a cargo van dispatch service can find Warp freight to haul on the Warp load board.