Deliver from cross-dock to store, restaurant, or jobsite on cargo vans and box trucks. 98.2% on-time. Photo POD on every stop.
Warp final mile delivery routes freight from 50+ cross-dock facilities to stores, restaurants, commercial locations, and jobsites on cargo vans and box trucks with GPS tracking, electronic proof of delivery, and liftgate service included. For residential home delivery, Warp handles big and bulky items like furniture, appliances, and fitness equipment.
50+ cross-docks · 20,000+ carriers · 98.2% on-time · Trusted by Gopuff, Saks Fifth Avenue, and 2,000+ shippers
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Freight arrives at cross-dock, sorts by destination, delivers on dense local routes
Last mile delivery through Warp starts at a local cross-dock facility.
Inbound freight from linehaul or pool distribution is sorted by destination ZIP and loaded onto cargo vans (for small drops, cartons, or 1-3 pallets) or box trucks (for 4-12 pallets requiring liftgate).
Routes are optimized for 8-15 stops per vehicle, which cuts per-stop cost compared to dispatching individual single-stop deliveries. Every stop includes GPS tracking, electronic signature capture, and photo proof of delivery.
Liftgate service is included on every box truck at no additional charge.
Retailers, distributors, and B2B shippers delivering palletized freight to commercial locations
Last mile freight delivery fits three main use cases. First, store replenishment: retailers delivering to 20+ store locations per metro on tight appointment windows.
Second, B2B distribution: food and beverage distributors, auto parts suppliers, and janitorial companies delivering to restaurants, shops, and offices on recurring weekly routes.
Third, big and bulky home delivery: furniture, appliance, mattress, and fitness equipment brands delivering large items to residences with liftgate, threshold, or white glove service (Warp does not handle small parcel home delivery).
If your shipments are too heavy for parcel carriers (over 50 lbs) but too small for a full truck, last mile freight delivery on cargo vans or box trucks is the right mode.
Dense routes from a cross-dock cut per-stop cost 30-60% vs isolated single-stop LTL
Shipping a single pallet to a single store via LTL costs $150-400 depending on distance and weight.
The same delivery on a Warp box truck route with 10 other stops in the same metro costs $60-120 because the linehaul, terminal, and driver costs are shared across multiple stops. The per-stop savings are 30-60%.
The math works best in dense metros where Warp can build routes with 8-15 stops per vehicle.
Every failed delivery attempt (redelivery, storage, customer service) costs $50-150 on top of the original delivery fee, so the 98.2% on-time rate eliminates most redelivery cost too.
Cargo vans for small drops, box trucks for pallets — right-sized to every stop
Not every stop needs the same vehicle. A restaurant receiving 2 cases of product gets a cargo van. A retail store receiving 8 pallets of merchandise gets a 26-foot box truck with a liftgate.
A furniture delivery to a home gets a box truck with liftgate and inside placement. Warp matches the vehicle to the stop based on shipment size, dock configuration, and access restrictions.
This eliminates the problem of paying for a 53-foot trailer to deliver 2 pallets, and avoids the access failures when oversized trucks cannot navigate mall loading zones or tight commercial streets.
Photo POD, electronic signatures, and GPS timestamps on every delivery
Every Warp last mile delivery includes photo proof of delivery, electronic signature capture, and GPS-stamped delivery confirmation.
For high-value freight, inside delivery, or white glove placement, the driver app captures photos of the freight at the delivery location.
For appointment-based store deliveries, the system records arrival time, dock-in time, and departure time so your team can verify receiving window compliance. POD documents are available in the Warp dashboard immediately after delivery.
Last mile delivery from 50+ cross-dock facilities across the contiguous US
Warp dispatches last mile delivery from cross-dock facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, Milwaukee, and 40+ additional locations.
Each facility is staffed for same-day sortation and next-day local delivery. Strongest coverage is in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors where Warp has the deepest route density.
Drivers operating in each market are local 3rd-party carriers familiar with delivery access patterns in their metro.
Frequently asked questions
What is last mile delivery in freight?
Last mile delivery is the final leg of a freight shipment from a local distribution point (typically a cross-dock or terminal) to the end customer, store, restaurant, or jobsite.
It involves cargo vans or box trucks making individual stops within a metro area. Last mile accounts for 40-50% of total shipping cost because of low drop density, narrow delivery windows, and the high overhead of individual stop service.
Why is last mile delivery so expensive?
Each last mile stop has fixed overhead regardless of shipment size: driver time, fuel, vehicle cost, and the risk of a failed delivery attempt.
When stops are dispatched individually (one truck, one stop), all that overhead falls on a single delivery.
When stops are routed in dense clusters from a local cross-dock (8-15 stops per route), the fixed cost is shared across all stops and per-stop cost drops 30-60%.
Failed deliveries compound cost further — a single rescheduled delivery adds $50-150 in redelivery, storage, and customer service costs.
How does Warp handle last mile delivery differently?
Warp routes last mile delivery from 50+ local cross-dock facilities instead of distant LTL terminals.
Freight arrives at a cross-dock, gets sorted by destination, and moves out on Warp-network cargo vans or box trucks on routes optimized for 8-15 stops. Every delivery includes GPS tracking, electronic signatures, and photo proof of delivery.
Liftgate is included on every box truck at no additional cost. Hot Swap Coverage automatically replaces a failed carrier so delivery windows are protected.
Does Warp handle residential home delivery?
Warp handles big and bulky home delivery for items like furniture, mattresses, appliances, and fitness equipment — items too heavy or large for parcel carriers.
Services include liftgate delivery, threshold delivery, inside placement, and white glove service (unpacking and debris removal). Warp does not handle small parcel home delivery.
For consumer parcels, see our zone skipping programs which consolidate parcels for injection into FedEx, UPS, or USPS networks.
What vehicle types does Warp use for last mile?
Cargo vans handle cartons, cases, and loads up to 3 pallets (3,500 lbs, 400 cubic feet). They are ideal for urban storefronts, restaurants, and tight-access commercial locations.
Box trucks are 26-foot straight trucks with hydraulic liftgates that carry 1-12 pallets (up to 10,000 lbs, 1,500 cubic feet). They serve stores, restaurants, commercial locations, and big & bulky home deliveries.
Warp matches the right vehicle to each stop based on order size, dock configuration, and access restrictions.
What is the coverage area for Warp last mile delivery?
Warp dispatches last mile delivery from 50+ cross-dock facilities across the contiguous United States.
The strongest coverage is in the Southeast (Atlanta, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte), Texas (Houston, Dallas), Midwest (Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Milwaukee), and Northeast (New York, New Jersey).
West Coast coverage includes Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. Each metro has local carrier partners familiar with delivery access patterns, building protocols, and traffic timing.
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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50+ cross-docks · 20,000+ carriers · 98.2% on-time · Trusted by Gopuff, Saks Fifth Avenue, and 2,000+ shippers