| LTL stands for Less Than Load - this means that the | | | | there are a few very important things that you |
| cargo that is being shipped does not require an entire | | | | would have to remember in order to ensure a |
| truckload by itself. Generally, an LTL shipment ranges | | | | smooth delivery :- |
| between 100lbs and 20,000lbs. Less than truckload | | | | |
| freight carriers usually would collect the shipments | | | | 1. Packing your shipment - for a trouble free shipping, |
| from various shippers and consolidate them onto | | | | please be sure to find out from the LTL freight |
| enclosed trailers or trucks to the delivering terminal or | | | | carrier if there is a special packaging methods for the |
| to a hub terminal where the freight would then be | | | | goods that you intend to send. By having a secured |
| sorted out and consolidated for additional linehauls. | | | | packaging for your shipment, your goods are |
| Most of the time, the drivers of LTL freight carriers | | | | protected and you can be assured of a trouble free |
| would make deliveries first before they begin to | | | | shipping. |
| make pickups after the trailers or trucks have been | | | | 2. Labeling - it is important that you label your |
| emptied. This is the reason why deliveries are made | | | | packages clearly and place your labels on areas that |
| in the mornings while pickups are done in the | | | | are visible to the people handling your shipment. Many |
| afternoons. | | | | people tend to take it lightly when it comes to |
| In different states, the rules and regulations of | | | | labeling their packages and this in turn causes |
| shipping can sometimes seem overwhelming, hence, it | | | | unnecessary confusion for the person delivering the |
| is important that you understand the basics of LTL | | | | packages, especially when the addresses or the |
| freight shipping. For example, when you want to send | | | | sequence of the packages are not written properly. |
| out an LTL freight shipment, you have to know how | | | | 3. Bill of Lading - the information provided on the Bill |
| your product is defined by the trucking industry, how | | | | of Lading must correspond with the item that is |
| you must pack your shipment, the preparation of the | | | | being shipped, where it is coming from and to whom |
| shipping documentation and so forth. You will also | | | | it is going to and etc. Even a little mistake on the Bill |
| have to check out the various LTL freight carriers | | | | of Lading can cause a great delay in delivery, so be |
| available and find out the options that are available | | | | sure that the information that you provide on the Bill |
| for you to get your shipment picked up from your | | | | of Lading is accurate. |
| place and delivered to the desired destination as | | | | 4. Choosing the right LTL freight carrier for your |
| quickly and as reliably as possible. | | | | business operation is an important task, so be sure |
| Before you send out your LTL freight shipment, | | | | to choose one that would meet your needs. |