{"id":1739,"date":"2019-05-14T08:46:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=1739"},"modified":"2026-01-27T08:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:42:04","slug":"ltl-vs-ftl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/ltl-vs-ftl\/","title":{"rendered":"LTL vs. FTL Freight Shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in the business of shipping goods across the USA or Canada using land transport, you\u2019re in the right place. You are concerned about cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and the safety of your shipment. As there are multiple modes of moving your cargo, it\u2019s important to know which mode to choose that checks all those boxes. Most common among these modes of transport are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight\/ltl-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTL (Less than Truckload)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight\/ftl-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTL (Full Truckload)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mode of shipping that is best for you depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size of your shipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sensitivity of your freight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time frame for delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Which freight shipping mode is right for your business: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/when-ftl-is-better-than-ltl-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LTL or FTL<\/a>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"623\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>LTL (Less than Truckload) Shipping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" 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data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTL freight may not cover all routes within the country as volumes may not be available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTL shipping may suit you whether you are a conglomerate or a mom-and-pop store<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not be the best choice for handling sensitive cargo due to possible multiple handling along the route, as the freight is being transported from and to multiple terminals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping is possible to various locations around USA and Canada, and cross-border, with hundreds of carriers offering this service<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not be the best choice for guaranteed time-sensitive cargo as your freight might have to wait a while for carriers to consolidate cargo on that particular route<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your freight can be secured and safely transported using pallets or skids<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rates may not be the best for cargo of more than 6-8 pallets, which may be more cost-effective if shipped as an FTL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a cost-effective transportation option for any cargo made up of less than 6 pallets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all carriers offering this service have their own hubs and they may depend on 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party hubs, which could increase\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shipping costs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"623\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FTL (Full Truckload) Shipping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" 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data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping costs could be considerably higher than LTL freight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the most suitable option for handling sensitive cargo due to the reduced handling of the goods at transfer points<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTL carriers can usually offer better rates than FTL carriers because of economies of scale and various partnerships they have with other carriers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a better option if you require guaranteed timely delivery \u2013 you get a dedicated truck that doesn\u2019t need to wait for the consolidation of cargo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" width=\"312\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" 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