Rates & Pricing

Every load is different, so we don’t publish a fixed price list — and honestly, any refrigerated trucking company that does is probably not accounting for your actual freight. What we do promise is a transparent, honest quote with no hidden fees, usually within a few hours of your request.

What Affects Your Rate

A few key factors shape every quote we put together:

• Distance & route — mileage, fuel costs, and how efficiently a route fits into our existing lanes across the Inland Empire.
• Service type — full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), or cross-docking each carry different cost structures.
• Temperature requirements — refrigerated freight requires more careful handling, monitoring, and equipment than standard dry van shipments.
• Freight type & weight — fragile, high-value, or specialty freight (like pharmaceuticals) may require additional care and documentation.
• Timing & frequency — a recurring weekly lane is priced differently than a one-time, urgent shipment.

Why We Quote This Way

Patterson Trans Inc. has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years, and one thing hasn’t changed in all that time: honest pricing. We’d rather give you an accurate number the first time than a low estimate that grows once your freight is already on the truck. No hidden fees, no surprise accessorial charges buried in fine print — just a clear breakdown of what your shipment actually costs to move safely and on time.

Get an Accurate Quote

The fastest way to get a real number is to tell us about your shipment. Include your pickup and delivery locations, freight type, preferred service (FTL, LTL, or cross-docking), and target timeline, and our dispatch team will follow up with an accurate quote — usually within a few hours.