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The term u201cfreightu201d means goods, which get transported in bulk to another location. <br>
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LTL And FTL Shipping: What’s The Difference? The term “freight” means goods, which get transported in bulk to another location. Under the category of Freight Shipping, two options are there for shipping, namely LTL and FTL shipping. Each of them has different ways to provide shipping services, and both of the options are highly beneficial for you. FTL vs. LTL: The difference If you are new in the shipping and logistics industry, you might not know what exactly does LTL and FTL means. The information provided below will help you understand both the FTL and LTL shipping options. LTL (Less-than-truckload) The less than truckload freight shipping; commonly known as LTL, is a type of shipment, which will not take up the whole truck. This type of shipment typically weighs between 100 to 1000 pounds. As partial truckloads do not fill in the entire truck trailer, it can leave a good deal of unused space and a lot of expensive miles. In an effort to help both the truck companies and shippers, carriers try to bundle many smaller shipments together going to the same destination, in an effort to reduce the overall cost of the shipment. Continue Reading...