Full Truckload Shipping
Dedicated trailer capacity for your freight, coordinated from pickup to delivery
Overview
When Full Truckload Is the Right Choice
Full truckload shipping provides exclusive use of a trailer for your freight. Unlike LTL, where multiple shippers share space, FTL means your shipment is the only cargo on the truck from origin to destination. This eliminates intermediate handling, reduces the risk of damage, and often results in faster transit times.
FTL is typically the right choice when your shipment weighs more than 10,000 pounds, occupies more than half a trailer, requires temperature control, or benefits from reduced handling. It is also preferred for high-value freight, time-sensitive deliveries, or commodities that are difficult to consolidate with other loads.
Shipment Profile
Common FTL Shipment Characteristics
- 10,000 pounds or more
- 12 or more pallets
- Freight that fills half a trailer or more
- High-value or sensitive commodities
- Temperature-controlled products
- Oversized or non-standard dimensions
- Single origin to single destination
- Shipments requiring reduced handling
- Time-sensitive delivery windows
Equipment
Equipment Types
We coordinate a range of trailer types to match your freight requirements.
Dry Van
The most common equipment type. Enclosed trailers that protect freight from weather and road debris. Standard lengths of 48 and 53 feet.
Flatbed
Open trailers for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped freight that cannot fit in an enclosed van. Requires proper securement and may need tarps.
Refrigerated
Temperature-controlled trailers for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, and other freight that requires specific temperature ranges during transit.
Step Deck
Two-level flatbed trailers that accommodate taller freight by providing a lower deck height. Useful for machinery and equipment that exceeds standard height limits.
Specialized
Equipment for unique requirements including conestoga, double-drop, RGN, and other configurations. Availability varies by lane and lead time.
Process
How We Coordinate Your FTL Shipment
From initial inquiry to delivery confirmation, here is what to expect.
Shipment Details
You provide the origin, destination, commodity, weight, dimensions, and any special requirements. The more detail we have, the more accurate our carrier match.
Carrier Sourcing
We identify qualified carriers with available equipment in the right location. We verify authority, insurance, and safety records before presenting options.
Rate Confirmation
Once you approve the rate, we issue a carrier rate confirmation with all shipment details, pickup and delivery instructions, and any accessorial requirements.
Pickup & Transit
We coordinate the pickup appointment, confirm loading, and monitor the shipment through transit. You receive updates at key milestones.
Delivery Confirmation
We confirm delivery, collect signed proof of delivery documentation, and handle any post-delivery items. Invoicing follows based on agreed terms.
FAQ
Full Truckload Questions
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