Cross-country shipping can be very expensive. Many national less-than-truckload freight carriers charge $1,000 or more to send a single pallet across the U.S.

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Mothership has revamped its nationwide less-than-truckload service so that businesses of any size can get their freight where it needs to be faster, more reliably and at a lower cost.

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Now, shippers can send freight between Los Angeles and New York in as little as two business days with Mothership National. Even better, shippers will not have to pay more to have their freight arrive so quickly! A shipment can be picked up in Los Angeles on Thursday, processed in a Los Angeles freight facility on Friday, en route on Saturday, unloaded in a New York facility on Sunday and delivered in New York on Monday.

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Mothership’s new nationwide less-than-truckload shipping, Mothership National, saves shippers 25% or more compared to many top national less-than-truckload freight carriers. Welcome to the next generation of LTL freight!

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How does Mothership National work for nationwide LTL freight?

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Mothership has re-engineered nationwide less-than-truckload freight delivery to make it easier and more affordable to ship freight across the country with Mothership National.

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Mothership handles the first and last miles with its same-day delivery network of top, well-vetted freight carriers. Then, Mothership National has full-truckload team drivers move the freight across the country, eliminating additional terminal stops.

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In contrast, most nationwide less-than-truckload freight shipments are inefficient and can feel like a game of chance.

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Traditional nationwide less-than-truckload shipments lack visibility, as most carriers only share updates at pickup, when leaving a terminal or on arrival. Carriers can sometimes offer vague delivery estimates, which make it challenging to know if your shipment will arrive on time or when you need it to.

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National carriers also make frequent stops at various freight terminals or transportation hubs along the way, which means your goods are loaded and unloaded countless times. Terminal stops increase overhead costs, which usually means higher freight costs, damaged cargo, lost freight and more time spent in transit. 

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Mothership National avoids unnecessary stops at freight terminals, so shippers get faster delivery and safer transportation of their goods. Notably, Mothership has 10 times fewer damage and loss claims than the industry average.

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How does Mothership National compare to other nationwide LTL freight?

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Mothership National sets the standard for nationwide less-than-truckload freight delivery. Unlike most national freight carriers, Mothership offers real-time visibility with fully trackable shipments, picks up and delivers shipments on the same day, reduces handling to a minimum and passes on its considerably lower overhead costs so that shippers save significantly.

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Some of Mothership National's industry-first benefits for nationwide less-than-truckload freight delivery include:

• 25% or more savings on national less-than-truckload freight tariffs
• Full visibility and real-time tracking of every step of the shipment, over every mile
• Same-day pickup and delivery by Mothership's direct carrier partners for the first and last mile
• Faster cross-country transit with Mothership's contracted full-truckload carriers, including many team drivers, who work together to reduce stops and travel only on direct routes
• Minimal handling because no freight terminals are used in the first and last mile
• Industry-low rates of cargo loss, damage or delay because cross-docking and transfer happen only at partner facilities—never freight terminals

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Compare this to traditional freight carriers, which prioritize the middle mile. They have optimized infrastructure, such as freight terminals, to make deliveries easier for them—not for you. Instead, Mothership has developed technology that benefits everyone.

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Every carrier in Mothership's network uses the latest technology to take more direct routes, giving shippers greater control, more confidence and full transparency at every step.

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How much does Mothership National cost for nationwide LTL freight?

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Mothership offers inexpensive freight rates, including pre-negotiated tariffs and exclusive discounts. No freight broker, contract or minimum shipping volume or frequency is required. 

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Shippers can even benefit from Mothership’s more cost-effective prices on cross-country or nationwide freight shipments compared to most traditional, national less-than-truckload freight carriers. On average, Mothership National is two times faster and offers savings of 25% or more for national less-than-truckload freight delivery.

How long does Mothership National take for nationwide LTL freight?

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Mothership National moves less-than-truckload freight fast. Shippers can send freight across the country two times faster with Mothership.

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Mothership can deliver a shipment from Los Angeles to New York in two business days with Mothership National. Compare this to the four to six business days most national less-than-truckload freight carriers take!

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How does Mothership National increase visibility for nationwide LTL freight?

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Mothership National revolutionizes nationwide less-than-truckload freight by increasing visibility and offering real-time tracking across every mile.

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Shippers can watch their freight move across the country on a live map, so they know where it is at all times—not just when it leaves or arrives at a freight terminal along the way. They can also seamlessly share these updates with their customers or team members, eliminating the guesswork and uncertainty that have plagued less-than-truckload shipments for decades.

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How to start a Mothership National nationwide LTL freight shipment

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Shippers can send as little as a single pallet to much more with Mothership National in three simple steps:

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1. Get a quote.

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Mothership provides quotes—for all types of unique and complex shipments—in as little as 30 seconds. Mothership’s quotes are always transparent and easy to understand. Plus, there are never any hidden fees.

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You can get started with Mothership National by requesting a quote from the greater Los Angeles area to the New York zone. Some cities in Mothership’s Los Angeles and New York same-day areas include:

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• Anaheim, Calif.
• Beverly Hills, Calif.
• Burbank, Calif.
• Fullerton, Calif.
• Glendale, Calif.
• Hollywood, Calif.
• Huntington Beach, Calif.
• Irvine, Calif.
• Long Beach, Calif.
• Los Angeles, Calif.
• Pasadena, Calif.
• Pomona, Calif.
• Santa Ana, Calif.
• Santa Clarita, Calif.
• Santa Monica, Calif.
• Hoboken, N.J.
• Jersey City, N.J.
• Lakewood Township, N.J.
• Newark, N.J.
• Princeton, N.J.
• Raritan Township, N.J.
• Stafford Township, N.J.
• Brookhaven, N.Y.
• Islip, N.Y.
• New Rochelle, N.Y.
• New York, N.Y.
• White Plains, N.Y.
• Yonkers, N.Y.

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2. Choose a pickup and delivery window.

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Shippers have a lot of choice with Mothership National. Mothership offers flexible service windows (for example, in four-hour windows), the day before or the same day for national less-than-truckload freight shipments.

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With a 97% on-time delivery rate for pickups and deliveries, Mothership is one of the most reliable less-than-truckload delivery options in the country.

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3. Book your shipment.

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Mothership makes it easy to book nationwide less-than-truckload freight shipments. Shippers can quote, book and track in real-time their freight shipments—all in one place.

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It only takes seconds to get a quote and book a freight shipment with Mothership.