FTL vs. LTL: What's the Difference?

摘要

1. Increased freight handling. With FTL, a product ships straight to its destination and the seal remains unbroken on the trailer (unless it's a cross-border move). A single driver is usually responsible for both pickup and delivery. With LTL, the goods likely load and unload across multiple trailers and terminals throughout the journey. This increased handling can escalate the likelihood of potential product damage, though LTL shipments will still arrive in good condition if proper packaging techniques are leveraged. 2. Freight class variation. Carriers moving an FTL shipment typically aren't as concerned with the exact commodity specifications. Product specifications-palletized, hazmat, or oversized-generally offer enough information to provide accurate pricing.