LTL Freight Shipping
LTL is an acronym for less than truckload. The term LTL freight shipping generally refers to freight that requires less space to ship than a full truckload. Shippers who use LTL freight shipping typically ship freight that does not exceed 8ft of linear space or 10000 pounds. LTL carriers are extremely proficient in shipping and delivering LTL freight using their network of terminals.
How Are LTL Freight Rates Calculated?
LTL freight shipping rates are calculated according to the shipment’s weight, dimensions, and freight class. The NMFTA is the association that oversees freight classes for LTL freight shipping. The NMFTA developed a system that places LTL freight shipments into 1 of 18 different freight classes. These freight classes begin at 50 and increase to 500, the higher the freight class the higher your freight charges.
How Are LTL Freight Rates Calculated?
LTL freight shipping rates are calculated according to the shipment’s weight, dimensions, and freight class. The NMFTA is the association that oversees freight classes for LTL freight shipping. The NMFTA developed a system that places LTL freight shipments into 1 of 18 different freight classes. These freight classes begin at 50 and increase to 500, the higher the freight class the higher your freight charges.
Can I Save Money Using Volume LTL Shipping?
Yes, most of the time you can save money using LTL volume shipping. A customer must accept a limited carrier liability in order to receive these special rates. In order for an LTL freight shipment to comply the shipment must meet certain criteria. The shipment must be at least 8 linear feet with a total weight exceeding 5,000 pounds.
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How Do I Ship An LTL Freight Shipment?
After you receive your LTL freight rate, the next step is the booking process. Freight-Specialist provides you with everything you need. The main document is called a BOL (bill of lading). The BOL is given to the LTL trucking company along with your shipment. Once the driver makes pickup the driver affixes a label with a pro number on the BOL. This pro number allows you to track your shipments progress online.
What If My Pallet Is Not A Standard?
As recent as March 5th, 2018 many LTL carriers published new regulation to their tariffs. Pallets that exceed 8ft in length are assessed extreme length fees. Standard sized pallets measure between 40×48 and do not exceed 48×48. Some carriers have yet to apply this rule but will do so in the near future.
Is My Freight Hazardous?
Manufacturers and distributors can tell you if a shipment is deemed hazardous for transport. A MSDS tells you everything you need to know about hazardous shipping. Hazardous classes in the MSDS table vary from 1 to 9 and packing groups are from 1 to 3.
Shipping In 3 Easy Steps
Call or request your free freight quote. Once you have reviewed our rates you can proceed to book your truck. We will then schedule your shipment around your schedule. Once the shipment is picked up our team of dedicated logistics professionals will update you daily until your shipment has delivered.
Step 1 – Get A Freight Quote
Start by getting a FREE freight quote of your shipment by filling out our online freight rate form. There’s no obligation to you.
Step 2 – Schedule Pick-up
If you like our freight rates & are ready to deliver your goods, we will schedule a pick-up of your shipment at your convenience.
Step 3 – Deliver Shipment
Your shipment gets picked up and delivered! Freight shipping has never been simpler, easier or as affordable as that.
