Less Than Truckload Shipping Overview: Do More with Affordable LTL Shipping
Streamline less than truckload transport with an experienced LTL freight partner
If your freight is small or doesn't fill an entire trailer, less than truckload shipping (or "LTL" shipping) offers a convenient and cost-effective transportation solution, consolidating multiple shipments onto one truck to drive down costs for each load of freight involved.
Read on to learn more about LTL shipping, what it is, if it's right for you, and how AIT's strategic LTL freight methods lower our clients' costs—without sacrificing speed or quality.
Less than truckload freight shipping (LTL) is used for the transportation of smaller shipments or when freight doesn't require the use of an entire trailer (versus full truckload, or FTL shipping, when an entire trailer is required for one client's shipment).
When shipping LTL freight, the customer only pays for the portion of a truck trailer that their cargo occupies, while other shippers and their shipments fill the remaining space.
There are several benefits, especially reduced costs. AIT's LTL service also offers enhanced physical security and project management (including online tracking), as well as value-added options (see the related question below).
The cost reduction, in particular, comes from the fact that when you book an LTL shipment versus a full truckload shipment, you're only paying for a portion of the trailer as opposed to the entire space.
Our LTL customers enjoy a total logistics management solution that's flexible and delivered with a consultative approach. And it's all supported by user-friendly technology.
Plus, with AIT, you benefit from our consolidated buying power made possible by regional and national pricing agreements you can only find with us.
- Convenient online scheduling, tracking, quotes, reporting and more
- Competitive rates
- Frequent, proactive communication
- Decades of experience
- Dedicated, 24/7 support
- Multi-vertical experience
- Diverse, strategic carrier network
- Vast, North American coverage
Enjoy access to value-added services
AIT is proud to support our LTL customers throughout the entire shipping process, with additional offerings such as:
- Non-commercial, residential and lift gate services
- Claims management support
- Quarterly business reviews
- And more!
Optimize distribution with a strategic LTL shipping partner
Set up your LTL freight for success by adding a reliable, experienced less than truckload shipping provider to your team. An effective LTL freight forwarder delivers value beyond moving goods from one point to another. With many moving parts and evolving shipping requirements, you need a logistics company that embraces a role as your trusted partner.