Home About Us Services Contact Us Blog Resources Request A Quote LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD (LTL) FREIGHT LTL allows for cost effective shipping of your smaller weight or pallet shipments. Sprint Logistics, LLC has a very wide group of LTL carriers with aggressive rates and timing options to handle all of your LTL needs. Benefits of LTL shipping Reduces costs: When booking an LTL shipment, you only pay for the portion of the trailer used. The rest of the cost is covered by the other occupants of the trailer’s space. Increases security: Most LTL shipments are packaged onto pallets before being loaded onto a truck. A properly prepared pallet has a better chance of remaining secure than shipments with multiple smaller handling units as smaller units can be mixed or miss-routed. Additional service options: When shipping via LTL, you gain access to special services like liftgate, inside pickup and or delivery and others. Tracking: LTL carriers offer tracking capabilities through the BOL (Bill of Lading) number, PRO (Progressive) number, PO (Purchase Order) number, shipment reference number and pick up date range, just to name a few. Request More Information Factors that determine LTL shipping rates Location: Generally, the further the distance, the higher the price. Dimensions: The dimensions and weight of the shipment determine the freight class, which directly impacts rates. Mode: LTL shipments can be expedited or guaranteed, typically for an additional fee. Type: A shipment that requires special handling or equipment (perishables, fragile, hazardous items) will likely lead to higher costs. When to choose LTL shipping LTL shipping is ideal for businesses who have freight under 15,000 pounds and do not require a full trailer. Consider LTL when looking to maximize cost savings. Preparing LTL Shipments DIMENSIONS: Round up to the next inch when measuring the length, width and height of a shipment. Accurate dimensions are critical for carriers to maximize their capacity and to avoid adjustment fees. DOCUMENTATION: The bill of lading should be completed as accurately as possible to give to the carriers when they arrive. This document acts as a receipt for the goods that are being shipped. PACKAGING AND LABELING: Prepare product onto pallets to condense and protect your shipments. Heavy items should be placed on the bottom of pallets or crates and a label should be placed on at minimum two side. Additional LTL shipping services EXPEDITED: When you need goods to arrive at their destination more quickly than the standard transit time, request and expedited LTL quote. LIMITED ACCESS: This service is required for deliveries heading to locations that have limited access for carriers, such as construction sites, camps, rural locations, strip malls, etc. INSIDE PICKUP AND DELIVERY: If the carrier needs to enter the building to obtain the freight to load or complete a delivery by bringing it indoors, you will need to ask for this service. This service is also known as driver assist. LIFTGATE: Used when delivery location does not have a dock for the shipment to be unloaded directly off the truck. 5575 NW 36th Street, Miami Springs, FL 33166 CONTACT US: 305.403.1690 // info@sprintlogisticsllc.com © 2021 Sprint Logistics LLC