| LTL (also known as less than truckload) is the | | | | transportation |
| transport of freight that is less than a full truckload | | | | * LTL rates offered by large-volume freight shipping |
| (often less than half a truckload). LTL shipping | | | | companies are highly competitive. These companies |
| became prevalent after the deregulation of the | | | | provide affordable means for shipping goods and |
| trucking industry, and it is becoming more and more | | | | often provide ancillary services, such as BOL |
| popular as the competition increases. LTL shipping is | | | | generation, insurance, etc. |
| often extremely economical, since the Shipper is only | | | | * LTL companies over extensive delivery points to |
| paying for his space used on the truck, rather than | | | | anywhere in the United States and to many points in |
| the entire trailer. | | | | Canada |
| In the highly competitive trucking market, consumers | | | | * Same day pickup service is typically available when |
| expect a freight shipping company to provide quality | | | | booked before Noon |
| services at an affordable rate. LTL rates vary | | | | * Guaranteed service is available for priority freight |
| significantly and often are not correlated to the level | | | | * Extended services, such as lift gates and inside |
| of business a shipper provides, but how good their | | | | delivery, are available for residential locations and |
| research is in selecting an LTL provider. With the | | | | businesses lacking loading docks |
| advent of a new decade, individuals and businesses | | | | * LTL rates are usually lower than truckload pricing |
| alike are looking for ways to reduce their shipping | | | | LTL rates often vary significantly from one carrier to |
| costs. Existing service providers, negotiated rates, | | | | the next. There are numerous online freight shipping |
| and modes of transport are being heavily scrutinized. | | | | companies that offer instant pricing from multiple |
| When carefully researched, LTL trucking offers many | | | | carriers, enabling the user to compare and select the |
| advantages: | | | | most competitive price that fits their timing and |
| Advantages of LTL (less than truck load) | | | | budget. |