{"id":7476,"date":"2022-05-25T11:35:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T18:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=7476"},"modified":"2022-11-16T10:43:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:43:39","slug":"how-to-ship-large-ltl-freight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/how-to-ship-large-ltl-freight\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ship: Large LTL Freight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow These Tips If You\u2019re Looking to Ship a Large LTL (Less than Truckload) Shipment Stress-Free<\/span><\/h2>\n

Large LTL shipments are specific because they are not real LTL, and they are not FTL (full truckload) shipments either. They are stuck in a limbo where some LTL carriers will accept to ship this kind of shipment as LTL, whereas others won’t.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve collected some good tips for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re looking to get a quote for a large LTL shipment, make sure to:<\/em><\/p>\n

1) Diversify your carriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not as easy to ship large LTL as it is for regular-sized shipments of a few pallets. Charges can quickly spiral out of control and some carriers that charge pretty competitive prices for 9 skids may charge astronomically for 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s exactly why <\/span>you shouldn\u2019t stick with only one carrier<\/b>. They may be one of <\/span>those <\/span><\/i>that increase prices exponentially the more cargo you add.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Freightera marketplace allows you to get quotes from 100s of carriers all in one place, and then pick the deal you want. No contracts with carriers; no obligations. Pick as you go.<\/p>\n

2) Consult shipping specialists<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This one is actually a good rule to follow regardless of the amount or size of the cargo you need to ship. There are professionals that deal with this type of stuff for a living and they\u2019re more than happy to lend a helping hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, Freightera\u2019s team does this day in, day out, and we know exactly which carrier is good for which cargo quantities and\/or lanes. <\/span>Some carriers are competitive on specific lanes only for 1-2 skids, while others that are expensive for that amount might get super competitive once we get into more serious amounts of cargo<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Use (Freightera\u2019s) Freight Shipping Marketplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No matter how good our staff is, our system doesn\u2019t lie. It follows quoting parameters provided by our carrier partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That means that, unlike human operators, it doesn\u2019t have to remember the lanes or what amounts of cargo a carrier is good for. <\/span>It simply pulls the data out for you to see and lets you decide for yourself<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why make phone calls or sift through numerous carrier options on Google when you can simply enter your shipment\u2019s information and get instant online quotes from multiple carriers immediately?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4) Embrace New Experiences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

And by that, we mean that you shouldn\u2019t fall in love with a single service type! There\u2019s a reason why multiple carriers exist in the first place. Not everyone can cover every lane as efficiently and at competitive prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we recommend trying out different carrier options when you get a chance! <\/span>See why rail carriers are more competitive or how fast they deliver your cargo compared to road options<\/b>. <\/span>Intermodal carriers are a great middle-ground too<\/b>. And if you\u2019re unsure of the service quality of any single option, you\u2019re always welcome to contact the Freightera staff and double-check.<\/span><\/p>\n

And of course, experience is the best teacher, so we also recommend that you start your LTL freight shipping<\/a> journey right now and see for yourself! Visit Freightera.com to get free freight quotes for shipping within the USA, Canada, or across the USA\/Canada border.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Follow These Tips If You\u2019re Looking to Ship a Large LTL (Less than Truckload) Shipment Stress-Free Large LTL shipments are specific because they are not real LTL, and they are not FTL (full truckload) shipments either. They are stuck in a limbo where some LTL carriers will accept to ship this kind of shipment as […]<\/p>\n

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