LTL — LTL Freight
A few pallets should not cost you a whole truck.
Less-than-truckload moves freight that does not need a full trailer. Your shipment shares space with others heading the same way, and you pay for the room it takes up.
What it is
LTL is how most businesses move day-to-day freight: a few pallets to a customer, a restock to a branch, a return to a supplier. It keeps cost in proportion to the shipment.
The trade-off is coordination. Shared trailers mean more handling and more variables, which is why accurate information matters so much with LTL. The weight, dimensions and packaging you give us decide the price and how the freight is loaded.
We check those details with you before pickup, because a quote built on the wrong numbers helps nobody.
Usually the right call for
- One to several pallets, crates or large cartons
- Regular replenishment and customer orders
- Shipments with some flexibility on transit time
- Businesses that ship often but not in truckload volumes
What to expect
How a ltl freight move runs with us.
Details first
We confirm piece count, dimensions, weight and packaging — these drive both price and planning.
Pickup
Freight is collected in the agreed window. It should be packaged, wrapped and labelled for shared transport.
Consolidation
Your freight travels with other shipments on a planned route to its destination.
Delivery
The receiver signs for the freight and you receive confirmation.
For an accurate quote
Have this ready and the quote comes back right the first time.
- Number of pallets or pieces, with dimensions of each
- Accurate weight — estimates are fine, guesses cause re-quotes
- How the freight is packaged and whether it can be stacked
- Delivery needs such as a tailgate, appointment or limited access
Missing something? Send what you have. Approximate figures are enough to start, and we will ask for anything that changes the price.
Start a LTL Freight quoteQuestions
LTL Freight, answered plainly.
What does LTL actually mean?
Less-than-truckload. Your freight occupies part of a trailer and shares the rest with other shipments, so you only pay for the space and weight you use.
Why do you need exact dimensions?
Space is what is being sold. A pallet that is taller or wider than quoted takes room that was planned for something else, which changes the cost and can delay the shipment.
How should LTL freight be packaged?
Palletised where possible, shrink-wrapped, with nothing overhanging the pallet edge, and labelled on at least two sides. Freight in a shared trailer is handled more than once, so packaging should assume that.
Is LTL slower than a full truckload?
Usually, yes. Shared routes include other stops. If the delivery date is fixed, tell us — expedited or a dedicated truck may suit the job better.
Start a shipment
Put it onthe line.
Tell us what is moving, where, and when. You will get a clear answer from someone who will still be the one answering when the truck is on the road.