LTL FREIGHT SHIPPING DALLAS

Less than truckload freight shipping (LTL) is used for the transportation of small freight or when freight doesn’t require the use of an entire trailer. LTL freight only occupies a portion of an entire trailer. Multiple shippers share space on the same truck

LTL freight shipping is thought of the most efficient mode of transport for small shipment cargo. LTL shipping companies pay for their portion of the based used by the transport vehicle.

There are weight limitations to utilizing LTL Shipping. It varies from the smallest being 150 pounds to the maximum of 15000 pounds. Some freight companies will ship items weighing up to 20,000 pounds although it is rare. LTL freight usually takes up less then 12 linear feet of the trailer, and since the typical pallet measures 40” x 48”, 6 pallets arranged side-by-side would take up exactly 12′ of linear space on each side of the trailer. A full truckload shipment can range from 24 to 30 pallets and up.

LTL is said to be the most efficient type of shipping for average consumers who are a sending and receiving personal packages. Many companies use LTL freight shipping for their small items. It saves on shipping costs. You will find carriers such as the US postal service, UPS and the like to use LTL shipping. There are private companies that provide LTL shipping as well. Larger accounts with logistical teams designate certain shipping companies to handle all of their shipping needs. This sometimes includes LTL.

LTL shipping is tracked by using a bill of lading (BOL). No matter how much you plan, sometimes things can be derailed in the transportation of goods. While there are many ways to keep tabs on your items, one of the most efficient ways is plugging the bill of lading (BOL). The number is entered into your carrier or service providers tracking system. The carrier usually provides an automated tracking system easily accessible in their website.

With LTL tracking in place, you can easily log onto your computer and prepare for unforeseen delays (like bad weather, accidents, or traffic) and adjust expectations. Always maintain the BOL. It is the most crucial item needed for the entire shipment process. The BOL is required to move the shipment and serves a receipt for the customer (shipper) and Freight Company.

Every Freight system has logistics. Getting product/packages from its origin to the destination. However, LTL transport uses a specific routing system. Many LTL carriers use the same shipping for multiple packages that arrive in the same areas. Versus with shipping larger Freight. Often larger freight destination routes include transport via truck, train, airfreight or more. The logistics are in the details of the Bill of Lading. The number references all shipment details for that package can be found on the BOL.

Freight sent via LTL carriers must be handled several times during transit, often by different carriers. It must be packaged to protect it from scuffing, vibration, crushing, dropping, humidity, and condensation. Thus, it is normally good practice to load freight onto pallets or package freight into crates. Items that are transported to the same areas are packed together then distributed for final destination. As logistics encompasses distribution and transport, LTL utilizes logisitics in everything it does again from origin to destination.