LTL

LTL or less than truckload shipments typically range from around 200 pounds to up to 20,000 pounds. Less than truckload for obvious reasons as most trucks can handle around 45,000 pounds or more. LTL or less than truckload freight carriers consolidate freight pick ups in local LTL terminals throughout the United States to build full loads to line haul or direct feed to the next terminal location for break bulk / cross dock operations than out to the LTL delivery point.

For you the shipper it’s critical to understand how these LTL less than truckload carriers operate – and how their rate structure is developed. LTL companies typically send out drivers to the same pick up and delivery points daily with set routes. Once those drivers complete delivery they typically take lunch then start making pick ups after lunch. Those pick ups are brought back to the consolidation center for line haul or outside carriers to move towards the destination delivery city after consolidation.

LTL less than truckload companies have many holes in their networks that you can capitalize on it you understand those flaws. Knowing where those holes are helps less than truckload carriers eliminated empty and dead head miles – and helps reduce the cost of our customer’s freight by capitalizing on those inefficiencies – so it’s a win-win situation if we help move your load in a lane or delivery pick up point where that LTL carrier had a need.

Whether you need a one time less than truckload move, or have daily LTL needs, give Nation Logistics a call to see what we can do for you.