LTL and FTL are two different approaches in the transport sector by which heavy and low weight freight can be delivered easily

There are two  different  ground freight options for shipping freight.

What is LTL shipping?

LTL is an acronym of  Less than Truckload Shipping. LTL shipping  is a kind of ground freight shipping that combines deliveries from numerous customers.

Many companies select LTL option for the transfer of deliveries because it is a budget friendly option for the shipping company.

LTL (Less than truckload shipping)  is cost effective for companies with a small business. Each company takes up a section of the truck for the delivery of their products and pays the charges, according to the quantity of the shipped products and the destination of the delivery.

LTL carriages often make numerous stays and unload and reload of shipments. The shipment will take longer time to reach the destination, but it will save money for the sender. An expert shipping logistics company will labor hard to save money by matching the deliveries of the customers with planned deliveries heading to the same destination.

What are the benefits of LTL shipping:

Budget friendly means of freight transportation

Best for small businesses

LTL Shipping Reduces Emissions

LTL Shipping is Easy to Track

Ability to ship small shipments

Item Protection

What is FTL Shipping?

FTL is the acronym of the Full truckload shipping. Full truck load means that the load will fill up the full truck. The large amount of goods being shipped offsets the cost of a larger truck.

Full truckload is often selected when companies have ten pallets or more to ship, when they have risky shipments, or when time is an issue, FTL is the fastest source of shipping. It is expensive as compared to LTL shipping, but by this kind the delivery is conveyed faster to the point of destination.

What are the benefits of FTL shipping

It is a good method of carrying bulky loads

Best for the delivery of risky or delicate freight deliveries

Freight remains in the same truck from point of loading to the point of delivery

Significantly quicker than LTL

When Choosing LTL and FTL?

It is very important to know that which is best for shipping. The selection of the LTL or FTL depends upon the nature of the load. When the load will be around 100 pounds to 10,000 pounds LTL is the best way of transportation. Shipments that exceed 10,000 often require a full truckload to ship out.