What is LTL Shipping?

The term Less than truckload freight shipping (LTL) describes smaller shipments or when freight doesn’t require the use of an entire 53 ft trailer. Usually, the minimum weight for LTL starts at around 100 pounds and goes up to approximately 20,000 pounds. An advantage of shipping LTL is that you only have to pay for the portion of the freight trailer you use instead of a truckload; you have to pay for the whole trailer even if you do not fill it. When shipping LTL, your shipment often includes rideshare with other shippers on the same trailer. The money-saving benefits of shipping LTL make this the #1 shipping method for FreightCenter customers.