LTL-Freight

Savings

LTL’s core value is cost savings. If you’re only shipping a few pallets, it’s usually cheaper to use LTL instead of paying for a full truck. To support their economical pricing strategies, LTL carriers need to maintain optimal efficiency at all times—long delays, empty miles, non-standard services and underutilized trailer space have a disproportionate impact relative to their full truckload peers, creating some key differences between the two modes. 

What's considered LTL

• Multiple "Shippers" freight moves together on the same trailer.
• Ideal for shipments ranging from one to 6 pallets (or less than 12 feet).
• Shipments over six pallets are typically a candidate for Volume LTL or partial truckload shipping.
• Most common equipment is a class A tractor with a 53’ dry van or refrigerated trailer and Open deck.

Increased Freight Handling

 LTL: Throughout the course of any LTL shipment, you can expect your product to be loaded and unloaded in-and-out of trailers and warehouses several times before it reaches the final destination. Though an overwhelming majority of LTL shipments are delivered in perfect condition, the increased handling means greater exposure to potential product damage compared to truckload. It’s important to properly package and protect your product for LTL shipping.