Among the many acronyms you might hear in a conversation between logistics professionals, LTL has to be one of the most common. LTL stands for \u201cless than load,\u201d which, as the term suggests, refers to shipments that require less than a full truckload to be completed.<\/p>\n
If your shipment is palletized and ranges between 150 and 10,000 pounds, LTL freight could mean significant savings in time, money, and headaches. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n You pay just for the space you use<\/strong><\/p>\n It might sound obvious, but not having to hire an entire truck saves you money. With LTL shipping, the carrier consolidates cargo from multiple shippers in a single container. Each shipper then pays a fraction of the total shipping cost.<\/span><\/p>\n Fewer steps along the way<\/strong><\/p>\n LTL generally means fewer logistics to manage than FTL shipments. This ultimately means that your shipment can get to its final destination faster.<\/span><\/p>\n No waiting until you have a full truckload<\/strong><\/p>\n If you can send smaller shipments individually, there\u2019s no need to wait for them to add up just so you can justify shipping an entire container. LTL gives you increased flexibility and quicker turnarounds. You also don\u2019t have to waste money by shipping entire containers that aren\u2019t quite full just to get your shipment out.<\/span><\/p>\n Security and peace of mind<\/strong><\/p>\n When you rely on reputable 3PL providers for your LTL shipments, you can take advantage of their range of services and capabilities to make sure your shipment gets to its destination safely.<\/span><\/p>\n Fewer emissions<\/strong><\/p>\n LTL is better for the environment. By allowing shippers to pool together, LTL shipping means less trucks on the road, which leads to fewer emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n Technology makes entire process easier and more efficient than ever<\/strong><\/p>\n Startups such as Miami-based <\/span>Quickload<\/span><\/a> are reinventing the way LTL shipping works by using technology to make the logistics process smoother and more transparent. <\/span>Quickload<\/span><\/a> connects shippers with nearby carriers who have available space in their trucks. The app allows shippers to set their own price and have their loads ready to be picked up in a matter of minutes. Quickload takes care of all the effort and paperwork necessary for maintaining a <\/span>trusted network of carriers<\/span><\/a> and guaranteeing the time of your delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n