R+L Carriers Freight Quote (LTL)
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- "#1 LTL Carrier for Value Shipping Nationwide" — best value positioning
- Unique coverage: Caribbean, offshore territories, Mexico transborder
- Guaranteed AM delivery (by 12PM) and hourly window options
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When to choose R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers is a strong choice in these scenarios:
- Value is your top priority — R+L is rated #1 for value
- You're shipping to Caribbean, Puerto Rico, or offshore territories
- You need guaranteed AM delivery or specific hourly windows
- You're shipping hazmat freight
- You need freeze protection or temperature-controlled LTL
Coverage Area
50 states, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, offshore territories
R+Lcargo liability: what's actually covered
Like every LTL carrier, R+Lincludes only limited cargo liability with a standard shipment — usually far less than the freight is worth. Here's what their public rules tariff provides before any additional coverage:
$2.00–$25.00/lb by freight class
capped at $100,000
$0.10/lb
capped at $10,000
Worth knowing: R+L's tariff reduces liability further on spot-quoted, volume, or FAK-rated freight — which is how most brokered shipments move. Don't assume the standard numbers above apply to a discounted rate.
If your freight is worth more than these limits, declare its value when you quote with us and add full-value coverage in one step — or estimate your gap with our freight insurance calculator. Compare all 21 carriers' limits in our LTL liability guide, or learn how coverage works on our insurance & cargo protection page.
Source: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff, Item 170 (effective 2026-07-01 (doc updated 07/09/26)). Limits are the carrier's published tariff provisions and can change; actual liability is determined by the tariff and bill of lading terms in effect at shipment.
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