LTL ARBITRAGE vs. PHYSICAL CUSTODY

Patterson House Pop-Up Logistics Model // May 2nd Launch

OPTION A: The Am Law 100 Hack

FedEx Freight LTL (Palletized)

Base Tariff (Class 175) $3,850.00
Enterprise Discount (Est. 75%) -$2,887.50
Liftgate Delivery (Patterson House) +$125.00
Fuel Surcharge (Est. 28%) +$269.50

THE RISK PROFILE

  • ⚠️ Forklift damage risk (Requires skids/pallets)
  • ⚠️ Accessorial trap (Terminal re-weighs)
  • ✓ Zero founder time required
Estimated Total: $1,357.00

OPTION B: Physical Custody

LA to Nash // 2,000 Miles // 30 Hours

$
$533.00
$
$

THE RISK PROFILE

  • ✓ Zero forklift damage risk
  • ✓ 100% chain of custody
  • ⚠️ 3 days of pure founder burnout
Estimated Total: $1,983.00

THE DECISION MATRIX

If the Am Law 100 discount clears below $1,500, FedEx Freight is the mathematically correct choice. If the terminal manager flags the crates as non-stackable or requires $800 in accessorials, rent the van and drive. The pivot point is Monday morning at the La Vergne terminal.