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I looked into this a few months back when I was thinking about splitting a container with a buddy. For LTL hazmat shipping within the US, – sounds about right for 1500lbs going 800 miles honestly. The big variable is how many stops they gotta make and if they can consolidate with other hazmat shipments.
One thing a freight broker told me ??ask if they’re doing ‘line haul’ or if it’s going through multiple terminals. Multi-terminal routes are cheaper but take way longer and your pallet gets handled more. Direct line haul is pricier but way less chance of damage.
Also check if the shipper has a hazmat compliance department. Some of these smaller LTL guys say they handle hazmat but their paperwork is a mess and it’ll get flagged.