Less-than-truckload or LTL shipping is transporting cargo less than a truckload, i.e., it does not require an entire truck space to be transported. So, the transporters can consolidate two or more cargos heading in the same direction. As said, this is a cost-efficient method, and the online business owners only need to pay for their portion of the truck and not the entire truck. Notably, LTL freight is an ideal option for shipping cargo and not an individual product.
The Working of LTL Freight
LTL freight utilizes the hub and spoke model where it doesn’t travel directly from a freight pick-p location to the delivery destination. The cargo is collected from small and local distribution centers. It is then transported to larger hubs and sorted to continue its journey with other cargo to be shipped to the same destination.
The cargo is packed on an individual pallet, and the online seller is charged for the space the pallets occupy. These pallets are transferred from one truck to another before reaching their final destination.
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