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Dry Van
Enclosed transportation for palletized, boxed, and general freight.
Explore dry van truckloadFull Truckload (FTL) Shipping
Dedicated truckload planning
Dedicated capacity built around one primary shipment.
When freight needs a direct plan, fewer handoffs, or most of a trailer’s usable capacity, Ship Smart Solutions coordinates the equipment, pickup plan, and delivery requirements around the load.
Dedicated
Capacity planned around one primary shipment.
Fewer handoffs
A practical option for sensitive freight.
Multiple equipment types
Dry van, reefer, open deck, and heavy haul.
Shipment-specific
Routing and appointments confirmed for each load.
When FTL may fit
Choose dedicated capacity for the freight—not a fixed threshold.
A shipment does not have to fill every inch of a trailer to be a good FTL candidate. Timing, handling, equipment, and delivery constraints also matter.
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Large or near-full loads
Freight that uses most of a trailer’s capacity or is operationally simpler to keep together.
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Time-sensitive or appointment freight
Loads planned around pickup windows, receiver appointments, or direct routing requirements.
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Fragile or handling-sensitive freight
Shipments that may benefit from fewer transfers and a plan built around one primary load.
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Specialized equipment needs
Temperature-controlled, open-deck, permitted, oversized, or overweight freight subject to confirmed capacity.
Equipment options
Start with the service category. Then select the equipment.
FTL is the category hub. Each equipment page explains the operating details without duplicating them here.
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Reefer
Temperature-controlled capacity for approved temperature-sensitive freight.
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Flatbed / Open Deck
Open-deck options for freight that needs top, side, or crane loading.
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Heavy Haul
Specialized planning for permitted, oversized, or overweight moves.
Plan an oversized or heavy-haul moveGive us the load details.
We will review the operating plan.
Capacity, routing, equipment, and appointments are confirmed for each shipment rather than promised through a generic rule.
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Share the lane
Provide origin, destination, and requested dates.
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Describe the freight
Add commodity, weight, dimensions, and piece or pallet count.
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Define handling
Include loading method, appointments, and accessorial needs.
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Confirm the plan
Our team reviews equipment, capacity, and special requirements.
- Full Truckload
- Dedicated Capacity
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
- Heavy Haul
- Appointment Freight
- Shipment Visibility
- Full Truckload
- Dedicated Capacity
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
- Heavy Haul
- Appointment Freight
- Shipment Visibility
Practical answers before you request a quote.
Is FTL only for a completely full trailer?
No. Timing, handling sensitivity, routing, equipment, appointments, and service requirements can also make dedicated capacity the practical choice.
What information is needed for an FTL quote?
Provide origin, destination, freight description, weight, dimensions, piece count, pickup and delivery timing, equipment needs, and special instructions.
Can FTL be temperature-controlled or specialized?
Yes, subject to verified equipment availability and the shipment’s requirements. Reefer, flatbed, and heavy-haul details should be included in the quote request.
Will FTL always be faster than LTL?
Not necessarily. Dedicated planning may reduce intermediate handling and stops, but transit still depends on the route, appointments, weather, capacity, and operating conditions.
Ready for a truckload review?
Send the lane and freight profile.
Include the equipment, handling, timing, and appointment details that matter to your shipment.