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  • What is LTL freight?
  • LTL is an acronym that stands for Less than Truckload freight. LTL freight ranges between 100 and 20,000 lbs. When the item you need shipped or transported is too large to take to a Post Office or your local parcel company, freight is seen as a more economical approach. Freight shipping is the easiest way to move large and bulky items quickly, efficiently and economically. Many commodities can be classified as LTL freight: blanket-wrapped furniture, palletized or crated appliances, motorcycles, palletized boxes, etc. If your freight weighs more than 100 lbs and does not fill a full dedicated truck, than it is likely you need to ship LTL freight. Perishables, however, require a dedicated truck for refrigeration.
  • What is specialized freight?
  • Specialized freight refers to project-based or institutional freight needs. If a shipment requires multiple destination points or special military or governmental circumstances, it is usually processed as specialized freight.
  • What is truckload freight?
  • Truckload freight is any shipment that requires a dedicated truck. Types of dedicated trucks range from flatbeds to refrigerated vans. To book a truckload shipment, call our specialists at 800-716-7882.

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