{"id":8473,"date":"2023-08-07T06:01:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=8473"},"modified":"2026-01-27T08:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:30:33","slug":"do-you-really-need-a-full-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-a-full-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Really Need a Full Truck?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Debunking the myth of FTL freight supremacy<\/span><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-09992f6c-7fff-0b4e-23ae-828c398f3339\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">As experienced shipping experts and logistics enthusiasts, we understand that <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">choosing the right shipping option can make all the difference for your cargo<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. Today, let&#8217;s dive into <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">the common myth that full truckload is always the best and only choice<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"> for your freight.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #beb8b0; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Myth #1: Full Truckload is Always the Best Deal<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">The notion that full truckload is always the best deal is a common misconception<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"> in the freight shipping industry. While full truckload shipments can indeed offer cost advantages for larger loads, they may not necessarily be the most cost-effective option for every situation. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">One of the key factors to consider is the size and weight of the shipment<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">For smaller loads, opting for LTL<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"> (Less than Truckload) <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">shipping can lead to significant cost savings<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. LTL carriers specialize in consolidating multiple smaller shipments into one truck, sharing the costs among multiple shippers. This means that <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">you only pay for the space your cargo occupies, rather than the entire truck capacity<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">, making it a more budget-friendly choice for smaller shipments.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Furthermore, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">full truckload shipping may not always be the most efficient choice for shorter distances<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. In such cases, LTL shipping can provide a more tailored and economical solution, ensuring you <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">don&#8217;t pay for unused space<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #beb8b0; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Myth #2: Full Truckload = Faster Delivery<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">While the perception may be that full truckload guarantees faster delivery times, the reality is that <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">LTL shipping can be surprisingly efficient in terms of delivery speed<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. LTL carriers are experts at optimizing routes and combining shipments from multiple customers, resulting in streamlined transportation and reduced transit times.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Additionally,<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"> LTL carriers operate extensive networks with strategically located distribution centers<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. This enables them to offer reliable and frequent departures, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">making your cargo reach its destination in a timely manner<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. In many cases, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">LTL shipping can rival or even surpass full truckload delivery times<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">, especially for regional or short-haul shipments.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/ltl-vs-ftl-freight-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing between FTL and LTL<\/a> should not be solely based on perceived speed but rather on the specific requirements of your shipment<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. For urgent deliveries, expedited full truckload might be the better choice. However, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">for most shipments, LTL offers a balanced combination of speed and cost-effectiveness<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #beb8b0; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Myth #3: Full Truckload = Less Hassle<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">The belief that full truckload shipments are less hassle-free is not always accurate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. While it may seem that dedicating an entire truck to your shipment minimizes potential complexities, managing a full truckload comes with its own set of responsibilities.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">For one, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">coordinating full truckload shipments involves precise timing for pickup and delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. Ensuring that the truck is loaded and ready to go at the right time requires careful coordination and communication with carriers and drivers.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Moreover, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">the responsibility of loading and unloading the entire truckload falls on the shipper, which can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">. Depending on the type of cargo, it may require specialized equipment and manpower, adding to the overall logistics burden.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">On the other hand, LTL shipping can significantly reduce the hassle for shippers. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">LTL carriers can handle the loading and unloading of smaller shipments<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">, alleviating the need for specialized equipment or additional labor.\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">For example, if you request a tailgate for either the pickup or delivery (or both) locations, the driver will handle everything up until the point your cargo reaches ground level. That means that with Freightera\u2019s LTL freight carriers, you can leave the logistics to the experts. Everything from the paperwork to the delivery is thought of and handled.<\/span><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">All of this convenience is meant to allow you to focus on other essential aspects of your business, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">leaving you with<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">minimal worries about your shipment<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #beb8b0; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">In Summary<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">The belief that full truckload is always superior in terms of cost, speed, and convenience is a myth that should be debunked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">Understanding the unique requirements of your shipments and working with a reliable freight partner can help you make informed decisions about whether to choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight\/ftl-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTL<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight\/ltl-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LTL shipping<\/a> for optimal results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">At Freightera\u2019s award-winning B2B Freight Marketplace, you can get all-inclusive, instant freight quotes from 100s of national, as well as local carriers in the USA and Canada. Freightera\u2019s Quote Machine&#x2122; gets you both LTL and FTL rates instantly and allows you to ship with a click of a button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">For more information on LTL freight and how to choose the right carrier, check out our guide on how to choose the right carrier for your <\/span><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-ltl-freight-carrier\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #56a3f1; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">LTL shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; --darkreader-inline-color: #e8e6e3; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: transparent;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"> needs! Happy shipping! &#x1f600;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debunking the myth of FTL freight supremacy As experienced shipping experts and logistics enthusiasts, we understand that choosing the right shipping option can make all the difference for your cargo. Today, let&#8217;s dive into the common myth that full truckload is always the best and only choice for your freight. 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