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Understanding the Difference
between LTL and FTL Freight
Transportation
• LTL: It stands for Less than Truckload shipping. Essentially, this mode
of transportation combines shipments from several customers. Since
there will be shipments from multiple customers, the option is going to
cost you less. In fact, it is the most budget-friendly option in many cases.
Moreover, the option suits small businesses because they can save a lot
of money simply by having their shipments shared with other
companies. LTL means that your shipment is not large enough to take
up the all available space in the truck, so you do not mind sharing the
space with others who may also have smaller shipments. The rates
depend on the number of products you want shipped and the final
destination of your shipment. When going for this option, you should
always expect delays in delivery. The reason is that LTL shipment
usually makes several stops. It also involves unpacking and repacking
goods, which results in a loss of time. Therefore, you should choose this
option only when you are more concerned about the shipping cost and
not the delivery time.
• FTL or Full Truckload Shipping is a much better option for large
shipments. You should select this option if you know you have enough
products to consume the space available a truck. Even when you have a
relatively small shipment, you can still opt for FTL shipping if you want
a dedicated truck because of the nature of your products. In many cases,
FTL is a suitable choice when you have more than 10 pallets to ship. It
is also a great choice when you cannot afford any delays in delivery.