What is LTL Shipping? LTL or Less-Than-Truckload is a method of shipping for smaller shipments that don’t require a full truckload. LTL or partial truckload is generally slightly larger parcel shipments (150 lb +) but don’t require the usage of an entire truck. In LTL shipping, multiple shipments from different shippers are consolidated into a […]

As shippers scramble for bargains in a market with few to find, we’re always trying to answer questions about how we can better help them lower costs. When it comes to LTL freight that is easier said than done. That’s because the rules that apply to other forms of transportation don’t necessarily apply to LTL […]

Regardless of the mode of transportation, the question remains the same: how can I get my product to market as fast as possible and at the lowest cost available, without sacrificing service? Like ocean or air freight, trucking is another extension of this timeless quandary. Long gone are the days when everyone owned their own […]

When is the last time you received an LTL freight quote and wondered, “Where did that number come from?” Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping can save companies a fortune in freight spend, but first you need to understand what components determine the cost. If you’re used to full truckload shipments you’re likely thinking in prices based on […]

Are you a shipper who is new to the world of freight transportation? Do you know what LTL Accessorial Charges are and how they can impact your bottom line? Accessorial LTL charges are fees added to a freight shipment that go beyond the standard cost of transportation. These charges can be difficult to understand and […]

When it comes to shipping goods, one of the most important factors to consider is the freight class. However, despite its significance, it is a topic that is often overlooked or misunderstood. Freight class is not only complex and deep, but it is also confusing and broad, leaving many people wondering how to find just […]

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Less-Than-Truckload is also called LTL. If you are shipping ground domestic in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico you have three options of how to move that freight – small package, LTL. and Truckload (FTL / TL). Small package is usually under 150 pounds and is shipped by companies like UPS and FedEx. LTL […]

Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. Be sure to know these differences between FTL vs LTL before letting your product leave the […]