what does ltl mean in trucking
Less than truckload shipping (LTL) is the transportation of relatively small freight.The alternatives to LTL carriers are parcel carriers or full truckload carriers. Parcel carriers usually handle small packages and freight that can be broken down into units less than 150 pounds (68 kg).Full truckload carriers move freight that is loaded into a semi-trailer.ot all LTL shipments travel by truck only. LTL carriers rely on rail or air to forward some freight toward its destination. LTL carriers are normally able to deal with railroads more effectively than small shippers are able to as LTL carriers typically send a large volume of freight each and every day.