LTL is designed for shipments that are too large for parcel carriers (like UPS or FedEx) but too small to fill an entire 53-foot semi-trailer.
Cost Sharing: You only pay for the portion of the truck your freight occupies (e.g., 2 or 4 pallets).
How it Works: Your cargo travels on a truck with goods from other companies. It often stops at several “hubs” or terminals where it is sorted before reaching the final destination.
Best For: Small to medium-sized businesses looking to save money on shipping costs.
Benefit: Highly economical and flexible for shipping frequent, smaller loads.
FTL means your shipment takes up the entire space of a dedicated truck, or you have enough freight to justify the cost of the whole trailer.
Dedicated Route: The truck picks up your goods and drives directly to the destination without stopping to unload other freight.
Faster Transit: Because there are no intermediate stops at terminals, FTL is much faster than LTL.
High Security: Since the trailer is dedicated to your goods and usually sealed at the origin, there is a lower risk of damage or loss.
Best For: Large shipments (usually 10+ pallets), high-value items, or time-sensitive deliveries.