Right-sized vehicles for freight that does not need a 53-foot trailer.
Warp dispatches cargo vans and 26-foot box trucks from a network of 9,000+ cargo vans and box trucks operated by local 3rd-party carriers through the Warp driver app. Live GPS tracking, scan-in/scan-out events, proof of delivery photos, and electronic signatures on every load. Same-day dispatch available.
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When to use a cargo van
Cargo vans handle cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets. They fit into locations that box trucks and trailers cannot, urban storefronts, residential addresses, narrow loading areas, and buildings with height or weight restrictions.
Common uses: same-day store replenishment, last-mile DTC and e-commerce delivery, sample and showroom drops for apparel brands, and restaurant or food service deliveries. Same-day dispatch is available in most major metro areas.
When to use a 26-foot box truck
Use a box truck for 1-12 pallet loads that need liftgate delivery or are going to locations without loading docks, retail stores, restaurants, residential, or congested urban drop points. All Warp box trucks are liftgate-equipped.
Common uses: store replenishment, food and beverage delivery, overflow when your regular fleet is committed, and DTC last-mile for larger items.
Technology on every load
The local carrier uses the Warp driver app with live GPS tracking, scan-in/scan-out events, proof of delivery photos, and electronic signatures.
Orbit runs automated quality checks on each load, flagging late arrivals, missing scans, or route deviations before they become problems. Your TMS receives scan events and delivery confirmations through Warp API integrations.
For recurring routes, the Work Queue assigns consistent drivers.
Hot Swap Coverage
When a carrier encounters an issue, a no-show, a late departure beyond threshold, or a vehicle breakdown, Hot Swap Coverage activates automatically.
Orbit detects the exception and Warp reassigns a replacement carrier from the network without waiting for your team to escalate. The replacement driver picks up from the same location, and the shipment continues with full visibility.
You see the swap in your dashboard and receive a status update via API webhook. For time-sensitive cargo van and box truck loads, this eliminates the single biggest risk in last-mile freight.
Multi-carrier rate comparison
When you quote a shipment through self-serve, Warp returns cargo van and box truck rates from multiple carriers in the network side by side. You see carrier name, rate, vehicle type, and estimated pickup window so you can make an informed decision.
The platform recommends the right vehicle based on your freight dimensions and weight, but you can override and compare both options.
For enterprise programs, carrier assignment runs through the Work Queue to ensure consistent quality on recurring routes.
Cargo insurance
Warp integrates with Falvey Shippers Insurance directly in the booking flow. Add cargo insurance with one click at checkout, the policy is issued instantly and the insurance certificate is downloadable from your shipment detail page.
No separate application, no waiting for underwriting. The insurance processing fee and premium are shown transparently in the cost breakdown before you confirm the booking.
Especially valuable for high-value retail, apparel, and electronics loads moving on cargo vans and box trucks.
Pricing
Warp provides instant per-load pricing through self-serve. Enter shipment details, get cargo van and box truck rates side by side. The platform recommends the right vehicle based on your freight dimensions and weight.
Rates are all-inclusive: pickup, transit, liftgate (box truck), and delivery. No fuel surcharges or hidden accessorials. For recurring programs, your Warp rep builds a custom rate card.
Cargo van rates typically run 20-40% more than LTL for equivalent weight but include dedicated handling, faster transit, and firm delivery windows.
Frequently asked questions
When should a shipper use cargo van versus 26-foot box truck?
Use a cargo van for shipments under 3,000 lbs that need same-day or next-day delivery within a 150-mile radius, cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets that fit a standard cargo van footprint.
Use a 26-foot box truck for 1 to 12 pallet loads, heavy or oversized items requiring a liftgate, or deliveries that need dedicated handling with 2-hour appointment windows.
The cost difference is typically 30-40%, so matching the right asset to the shipment profile matters.
How does cargo van and box truck pricing compare to LTL?
Cargo van rates typically run 20-40% more than LTL for equivalent weight on the same lane, but include dedicated handling, faster transit, and firm delivery windows.
Box truck rates are 15-30% more than LTL but offer liftgate service, appointment scheduling, and zero shared handling.
For time-sensitive, damage-sensitive, or access-restricted deliveries, the premium often pays for itself in avoided redelivery costs and damage claims.
What areas does Warp cover for cargo van and box truck?
Warp operates a network of 9,000+ cargo vans and box trucks across major metro areas and regional corridors in the continental United States. Coverage is strongest in the top 50 MSAs with same-day availability in most markets.
Rates and availability are shown in real time through the self-serve quote tool.
What happens if a driver no-shows on my cargo van or box truck load?
Hot Swap Coverage activates automatically. Orbit detects the exception and Warp reassigns a replacement carrier from the network without your team having to make a single phone call.
The replacement driver picks up from the same location and the shipment continues with full visibility in your dashboard.
Can I compare rates from multiple carriers?
Yes. When you quote a shipment through self-serve, Warp returns rates from multiple carriers side by side, including cargo van and box truck options.
You see carrier name, rate, vehicle type, and pickup window so you can pick the option that fits your shipment.
Does Warp offer cargo insurance on cargo van and box truck loads?
Yes. Warp integrates with Falvey Shippers Insurance directly in the booking flow. Add cargo insurance with one click at checkout, the policy is issued instantly and the certificate is downloadable from your shipment detail page.
About the Warp freight network
Warp is a technology-driven freight network that combines cargo van, box truck, LTL, and FTL capacity under one operating system. Shippers get instant rates, real-time tracking, and access to 50+ cross-dock facilities, 1,500+ active lanes, and 9,000+ cargo vans and box trucks nationwide.
The network is supported by 20,000+ vetted carrier partners.
Unlike traditional brokers, Warp uses AI to match the right vehicle to every load based on weight, dimensions, urgency, and cost targets. Cross-dock operations reduce transit time by eliminating unnecessary terminal transfers.
Pool distribution and zone-skipping programs help enterprise shippers lower per-unit delivery costs while maintaining tight appointment windows.
Self-serve shippers can quote, compare, and book freight online in under two minutes. Enterprise accounts get dedicated capacity planning, committed rate programs, and a named operations team. Every shipment includes scan-level visibility from pickup through final delivery.
Warp operates across the contiguous United States with regional density in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors.
Cross-dock facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, and Milwaukee support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
Cargo vans handle loads up to 3,500 pounds and 400 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight.
Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,500 cubic feet, fitting most regional distribution and store delivery needs without requiring a loading dock.
Dry vans and full truckloads move 42,000+ pounds for high-volume lanes and recurring programs. LTL shipments share trailer space on optimized routes through Warp cross-docks, reducing per-pallet cost by consolidating multiple shippers on the same vehicle.
Warp does not default every shipment to a 53-foot trailer. The AI engine evaluates load weight, cube, delivery window, and cost to recommend the right vehicle. Shippers see all available mode options with live pricing in one comparison screen before booking.
Cross-dock operations
Cross-docking at Warp facilities eliminates warehouse storage. Inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours.
This reduces dwell time, lowers damage risk, and compresses delivery windows. Warp cross-docks support pallet-in, pallet-out operations with scan-level tracking at every handoff point.
Facility locations are selected for corridor density: Atlanta handles Southeast retail flow, Chicago serves Midwest manufacturing and replenishment, Houston covers Texas industrial distribution, and New York supports dense Northeast delivery. Each facility operates on appointment-based scheduling to prevent congestion and maintain throughput consistency.
Enterprise freight programs
Enterprise shippers get committed rate programs, dedicated account management, and custom SLA design. Warp builds lane-by-lane rate structures that account for volume commitments, seasonal variation, and mode flexibility. Operations teams monitor shipment execution daily and intervene proactively when exceptions occur.
Self-serve freight quoting
The self-serve portal lets shippers enter origin and destination, load details, and delivery requirements to see live rates across all available modes. Quotes include estimated transit time, vehicle type, and total cost.
Booking takes one click. After booking, shippers track every shipment with real-time GPS location, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documentation.
Industries and use cases
Retail shippers use Warp for store replenishment programs that deliver to hundreds of locations per week on tight appointment windows. Apparel brands use zone skipping to bypass regional parcel sortation and reduce per-unit delivery cost.
Food and beverage companies rely on time-definite delivery for perishable goods. Manufacturing operations use Warp for inbound vendor consolidation, combining multiple supplier shipments into fewer, fuller loads through cross-dock facilities.
Distribution companies use pool distribution to serve multiple delivery points from a single origin, splitting full truckloads at cross-docks into smaller last-mile vehicles.
Urgent freight recovery covers emergency capacity needs when primary carriers fail or demand spikes unexpectedly. Middle-mile optimization reduces cost and transit time on the longest segment of multi-leg shipments.
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