San Diego County · 48-state coverage
Freight shipping in San Diego
Domestic dry van, reefer and LTL quotes for San Diego, North County and the rest of the county, inbound and outbound.
A distinct Southern California market, quoted by our LA team
San Diego County is a distinct freight market from Los Angeles, with its own warehouses, food distributors, manufacturers, and retail receivers. Our team quotes dry van, reefer, and LTL shipping for pickups and deliveries in San Diego, Kearny Mesa, Miramar, National City, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, Vista, San Marcos, and the rest of the county.
San Diego freight often moves north to Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, east toward Phoenix, and farther to Texas and the rest of the 48 states. The reverse is also common: inbound goods for local distribution. We quote those domestic lanes. If your facility is in the city of San Diego or in North County, put the exact city or ZIP on the form so the quote is based on the right pickup.
Reefer freight in this market is often food and beverage. Dry van freight includes general palletized goods, packaging, and retail. LTL is a frequent request from shippers who have a few pallets and do not need a full trailer. Tell us about liftgates, appointments, or limited-access parks, which appear at some smaller San Diego facilities.
North County and the city of San Diego are not interchangeable for a quote. A pickup in Carlsbad or Escondido should be entered with that city, not “San Diego,” so the driver instructions and the rate match the actual location. The same is true for National City or Chula Vista. Lanes north to Los Angeles and the Inland Empire are everyday work, and so are eastbound shipments toward Phoenix and Texas. We quote those domestic moves in both directions. Food distributors in the county often need appointment delivery and a reefer set point; general freight and packaging usually travel dry van.
What to send
- Pickup and delivery city or ZIP
- Equipment type
- Ship date and appointment windows
- Commodity, weight or pallet count, and temperature when it applies
Our team is based in Los Angeles and covers San Diego as part of Southern California and the 48 states. Use the form at the top of this page to request a rate. For nearby markets, see Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the Los Angeles service pages. For the short-haul eastbound lane, see Los Angeles to Phoenix freight, which is also a useful starting point if you are shipping from San Diego County to Arizona; enter your true origin on the form.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pick up in North County as well as the city of San Diego?
Yes. Use the city or ZIP for Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, or wherever the freight actually sits.
Can you quote freight between San Diego and Los Angeles?
Yes. Enter both cities on the form and choose the equipment you need.
Do you handle refrigerated food freight in San Diego?
Yes. Choose Reefer and include the temperature and commodity.
Is this only for outbound shipments?
No. We also quote inbound freight delivering to San Diego County from California and the rest of the 48 states.