What FTL and LTL mean
FTL stands for Full Truck Load: a vehicle is allocated to the shipment. LTL stands for Less Than Truckload: a shipment uses part of the available capacity and may travel with goods from other customers. Agree the actual delivery arrangement, possible transfers and intermediate stops with the carrier.
Compare the same service conditions
There is no universal weight or pallet threshold at which a dedicated vehicle is always better value. Request quotes for the same route, dates and cargo details. Compare loading arrangements and compatibility with other goods too.
- Weight, number of packages and packed dimensions.
- Stackability and any goods that must not travel alongside the shipment.
- Whether extra stops and transfers are acceptable.
- Warehouse receiving hours and exactly what the agreed price includes.
Example: four pallets
Suppose you need to ship four non-stackable pallets. The count alone is not enough: height, weight and floor space matter. For ordinary goods with flexible timing, compare a shared load with a dedicated vehicle. If intermediate handling is unacceptable, agree a direct trip explicitly. This is a planning example, not a freight-rate recommendation.
Using this in REISNO
Select FTL or LTL in the listing parameters. Describe restrictions, loading method and timing. When searching, do not rule out an alternative format solely because of its name: first check whether it meets the actual conditions of your shipment.
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