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LTL FREIGHT SERVICES

 

What Is LTL Freight?

Less than truckload (LTL) freight refers to the transportation of products or goods that do not require a full truckload. These smaller freight loads typically result in many separate shipments being transported on one truck. LTL freight shipments are usually arranged on pallets and range anywhere from 150 pounds to 10,000 pounds.

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LTL carriers specialize in optimizing their loads to move more goods for more shippers in an efficient manner. Shippers like LTL freight shipping because it affords them flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. However, LTL trucking can be rather complex.

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How does LTL freight work?

Essentially, LTL freight shipments combine partial loads to create full multi-stop truckloads. Shipping costs are based on space used, the class of items being shipped, and pickup and destination locations.

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LTL freight can be shipped standard, expedited, or guaranteed. LTL freight can also be shipped with special services added. Some of these services include lift gate pickup/delivery, inside pickup/delivery, and residential pickup/delivery. These services require additional fees called accessorial fees.

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Benefits of LTL freight | Cost savings

LTL freight consists of several smaller shipments that fill an entire truckload. Because your shipment only uses a portion of the truck’s available space, you only pay for the space you use. This ensures your cost will be a fraction of what a normal full truckload shipment would cost.