Less-Than-Truckload

Used for inbound replenishment, wholesale orders, and inter-warehouse transfers. Priced by freight class, weight, and lane.

When should I ship LTL instead of parcel or full truckload?

LTL usually fits shipments from about 1 to 6 pallets, or roughly 150 to 15,000 pounds, that are too heavy for parcel but too small to fill a trailer. Above that range, compare volume LTL quotes against partial or full truckload.

• Full TruckloadA shipment that uses an entire trailer, usually a 53-foot dry van in the US, moving directly from origin to destination.
• Freight ClassA National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) rating from 50 to 500 that LTL carriers use to price shipments based on density, handling, stowability, and liability.
• Accessorial ChargeA freight fee for services beyond standard dock-to-dock transport, such as liftgate, inside delivery, residential delivery, appointment, or detention.
• Bill of LadingThe legal document between a shipper and carrier listing what is shipped, its origin and destination, and terms of carriage. It also serves as a receipt.