FTL & LTL
Full truckload and LTL, the right one for your load
Not sure whether your freight needs a whole trailer or just part of one? Here's how to choose — and how we handle both.
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FTL vs LTL at a glance
Full Truckload (FTL)
Your freight gets its own trailer and travels direct — no transfers, no extra handling, fewer touch points and faster transit.
- Best for 10+ pallets or full-trailer volume
- Time-critical, high-value or fragile freight
- One pickup, one delivery, no terminal stops
- Predictable transit and securement
Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
Share trailer space with other shipments and pay only for what you use. The economical pick when you don't need a whole truck.
- Best for 1–6 pallets
- Cost-efficient for smaller, flexible freight
- Clear transit windows
- Careful handling and tracking
Choosing
FTL or LTL? A quick rule of thumb
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Go FTL when volume is high or time is tight
If you're filling most of a trailer, shipping fragile goods, or working against a hard delivery window, a dedicated truck is faster and safer.
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Go LTL when the load is small and flexible
A few pallets with some schedule flexibility ride efficiently and affordably on a shared trailer.
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Not sure? Ask us.
Tell our dispatch desk the weight, pallet count and timing and we'll tell you straight which option saves you money.
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Frequently asked questions
Full truckload (FTL) dedicates an entire trailer to your freight for a direct, no-transfer trip — best for large or time-sensitive loads. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shares trailer space among multiple shippers, so you pay only for the space you use — best for smaller shipments.
Choose FTL when you have roughly ten or more pallets, fragile or high-value freight, or a tight delivery window where you can't afford terminal stops or transfers.
Choose LTL when you're shipping about one to six pallets and have some scheduling flexibility — it's the more economical option for smaller loads.
Yes. We handle both full truckload and less-than-truckload freight on our own equipment, and our dispatch team will help you pick the right one for each shipment.
Still have a question? Contact us or call/text (619) 625-0147 — dispatch answers 24/7.
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