LTL Freight
Less-Than-Truckload - shipping a partial trailer load shared with other shippers' freight, cheaper than booking a full truck.
In practice
Pricing is based on weight, dimensions, freight class, and distance rather than a flat per-container rate, and shipments typically take longer than full-truckload because the carrier makes multiple stops to pick up and drop off other shippers' freight along the route.
A supplier shipping 8 pallets - not enough to fill a 26-pallet truck - books LTL freight and splits the trailer's cost with other businesses' shipments.
Why it matters
For a growing business, the shift from LTL to full-truckload freight is often one of the clearest, most measurable per-unit cost savings available once volume justifies it.
Worth knowing
- Freight class - based on density, value, and handling difficulty - significantly affects pricing, beyond weight alone.
- Multiple stops on the shared route mean transit times are less predictable than a dedicated full truck.
- Proper palletizing and packaging reduce the risk of freight class disputes and damage claims.
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