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Crate shipping, priced in 60 seconds

Crate shipping with LoadLoom costs $350 CAD to $2,477 USD on the three benchmark lanes below for a typical crate (1 piece, 72 ร— 48 ร— 60 in, 1,800 lbs), Standard service, direct-pay price, computed by our engine on 2026-11-07. A unit this size rides legal on most lanes. Enter yours below for a bookable price in 60 seconds, locked 30 days.

PriceLock 30Typical unit ships legalLicensed freight forwarder FF-53801
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1 ยท Your pallets

LHWMeasure the loaded pallet, cargo included, at its widest points
Measurement unit?

Over 8.5ft wide or 5,000 lbs per unit? That ships as Heavy Haul, use the Heavy Equipment tab.

2 ยท Your route

route draws live as both fields fill in

๐Ÿ”’ free ยท no signup ยท locked 30 days

Your shipment is protected

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ $5M general liability coverage

Every assigned carrier

additional $2M+ ยท cargo up to $1M

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Recent quotes
โ—† Raleigh, NC$1,800 โ€“ $2,000

Heavy equipment ยท 2 min ago

โ—† Houston, TX$1,100 โ€“ $1,300

Pallets LTL ยท 11 min ago

โ—† Albuquerque, NM$3,200 โ€“ $3,500

Moving ยท 1 hr ago

What a typical crate costs to ship

Reference unit: 1 piece, 72 ร— 48 ร— 60 in, 1,800 lbs. Priced by the LoadLoom engine on 2026-11-07, Standard service. Edit any number in the form above; your exact unit beats the reference.

LaneRoad milesDirect-pay priceStandard priceLane page
Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC382$350 CAD$389 CADAll pallets and LTL freight on this lane โ†’
Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX982$898 USD$997 USDAll pallets and LTL freight on this lane โ†’
Toronto, ON to Miami, FL1,509$2,477 USD$2,749 USDAll pallets and LTL freight on this lane โ†’

Engine verdict for the reference unit: Pallet Freight (LTL); Linehaul (1 pallet, $0.72/mi x 382 mi).

What matters when shipping a crate

  • Crates ship as non-stackable freight; forklift or liftgate at both ends.
  • Over 8 ft 6 in wide or 5,000 lbs a piece reroutes to heavy haul automatically.
  • Fragile and high-value crates: declare the value for full protection.

Questions about crate shipping

How much does crate shipping cost?๏ผ‹

On the benchmark lanes: Toronto to Montreal $350 CAD (382 mi); Chicago to Dallas $898 USD (982 mi); Toronto to Miami $2,477 USD (1,509 mi), Standard service, direct-pay, for a typical unit. Your own price depends on exact dimensions, weight, condition and service level.

What trailer or equipment does a crate ship on?๏ผ‹

For the reference unit the engine assigns: Linehaul (1 pallet, $0.72/mi x 382 mi). Service class: Pallet Freight (LTL). Your dimensions decide; the quote shows the equipment it priced.

Does crate shipping need permits?๏ผ‹

A typical crate rides legal in every state and province (4.0 ft wide, 5.0 ft tall). Modified or loaded units can change that; the quote decides from your real dimensions.

Is my crate insured in transit?๏ผ‹

Every LoadLoom shipment moves with carrier cargo protection; full-value protection to your declared value is available at booking. The platform carries $5M general liability; network carriers hold a minimum of $2M with cargo protection up to $1M.