LTL Freight Shipping – What is LTL?
LTL: Less than Truckload.
In layman’s terms, LTL means “Part of the truck.” LTL freight shipments can range from 100lbs to 7,000lbs, however the average weight of an LTL shipment is about 1,200lbs and the size is of a standard pallet.
Advantage: cost savings to the customer
Disadvantage: length of transit time
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