LTL
LTL shipping with the carriers compared for you
Less-than-truckload moves a few pallets at a time on a shared trailer, so you pay for your share of the truck. We price each shipment across national and regional carriers and show price and transit time side by side.
What we handle
Standard LTL
Palletized or crated freight, typically one to six pallets.
- National and regional carriers on one screen
- Price and transit days shown together
- Bill of lading and labels created when you book
Volume and partial
Shipments too big for standard LTL pricing and too small for a full truck.
- Typically six pallets or more
- Spot-priced by the space the freight takes
- A good fit for heavier, denser freight
Special services
The extras that change a price, quoted up front so they do not show up on the invoice later.
- Liftgate, residential and limited-access delivery
- Appointment and notify-before-delivery
- Guaranteed and time-critical service, hazardous materials
LTL is the right call when
- The shipment is roughly 150 to 10,000 lb
- It takes up less than half a trailer
- The freight is packaged to be handled at carrier terminals
- A delivery window of a few days works
What to have ready for a quote
- Pickup and delivery ZIP codes
- Pallet count, with dimensions and weight for each
- A description of the freight (and its freight class, if you know it)
- Any special services at pickup or delivery
LTL questions
What is freight class, and do I need to know mine?
Freight class is the rating LTL carriers use to price a shipment, driven mostly by density: weight compared with the space the freight takes. If you do not know yours, give us accurate dimensions and weight and we will work it out with you.
Why did my last LTL invoice come in higher than the quote?
Almost always because the weight, dimensions or class on the bill of lading did not match what the carrier measured, or a service such as a liftgate was added at delivery. Accurate details at quote time are the fix, and we help you get them right.
Can I choose the carrier?
Yes. You see every carrier that priced the shipment and pick the one that fits, whether that is the lowest price or the fastest transit.
Other ways we move freight
Truckload
Dry van, flatbed and refrigerated trucks, dedicated to your freight.
Learn more →Reefer LTL
Frozen and refrigerated pallets without paying for the whole trailer.
Learn more →Final Mile
Delivery into the home or business, from the curb to fully assembled.
Learn more →International
Air, ocean and cross-border freight, door to door or port to port.
Learn more →Ready to price a LTL shipment?
Enter the lane and the freight and see live rates on screen.