LTL stands for "less than truckload" and refers to a shipping method used for transporting relatively small loads or quantities of freight. LTL shipments combine partial loads from multiple shippers to create full multi-stop truckloads, which is very efficient
. LTL carriers specialize in optimizing their loads to move more goods for more shippers in an eco-friendly way
. LTL shipments are usually arranged on pallets and range anywhere from 150 pounds to 10,000 pounds
. LTL shipping is a great option for shipments that are between one and six pallets or any shipment that is too small for a full truckload
. LTL shipping may not suit every situation, and if the shipment is time- sensitive, requires specific handling conditions, or is exceptionally large, alternative options like expedited or full truckload (FTL) shipping should be explored
