What is Less Than Truckload (LTL) in Logistics & Transportation?
In the world of logistics, LTL stands for Less Than Truckload—a shipping method designed to move smaller freight that doesn’t require a full truck.
How Does It Work?
LTL consolidates shipments from multiple businesses into a single truck. This way, each shipper only pays for the portion of space their freight occupies, making it a cost-effective option for:
Shipments too big for parcels? Shipments too small to justify a full truckload:
Why Use LTL?
Cost Savings – Share transportation costs with other shippers. Flexibility – Perfect for small to medium-sized loads. Sustainability – Consolidated shipping reduces empty miles, lowering the carbon footprint.
Whether you're moving pallets, crates, or other midsized freight, LTL is an efficient solution to bridge the gap between parcel and full truckload shipping.