Less than truckload freight shipping, or LTL, is used for the transportation of small freight or when freight doesn’t require the use of an entire trailer. This shipping method can be used when freight weighs between 150 and 15,000 pounds.

When shipping LTL, the shipper pays for the portion of a standard truck trailer their freight occupies, while other shippers and their shipments fill the unoccupied space. LTL shipping benefits include reduced costs, increased security, and tracking.

LTL shipping rates can fluctuate and are determined by location, dimensions, mode, and the type of commodity.

Less than truckload shipping is ideal for business who have freight under 15,000 pounds and don not require a full trailer.