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Freight profile
Commodity, packaging type, actual weight, dimensions, and pallet or piece count.
Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping
Shared-capacity freight
Move smaller freight without dedicating an entire trailer.
Ship Smart Solutions coordinates LTL shipping for smaller palletized and boxed consignments that can move through a shared transportation network.
Shared network
Capacity can be combined with compatible freight.
Palletized or boxed
Packaging and dimensions shape the plan.
Accessorial-aware
Pickup and delivery conditions are captured early.
No fixed threshold
Eligibility varies by carrier, lane, and shipment.
When LTL may fit
A practical option between parcel and dedicated capacity.
The best mode depends on size, density, value, fragility, handling requirements, and the required delivery date.
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Smaller palletized loads
Freight that does not require an entire trailer and can move through a shared network.
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Regular replenishment
Planned components, samples, inventory, or regional distribution freight.
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Flexible delivery planning
Shipments that can accommodate the operating plan of a shared network.
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Clearly packaged freight
Stable, secured, labeled handling units with accurate dimensions and weight.
Quote inputs
What affects an LTL quote.
Complete dimensions, packaging, classification, and accessorial details help reduce reclassification, reweigh, appointment, and delivery exceptions.
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Classification
Freight class or density information when it is available and relevant to rating.
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Pickup and delivery
Origin, destination, requested pickup date, appointments, and facility constraints.
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Accessorials
Liftgate, residential, inside delivery, limited access, and other required services.
Clear details reduce exceptions.
Start before pickup.
The operations team confirms packaging, stackability, regulated-material, and temperature requirements before booking.
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Build a stable handling unit
Use secure pallets or packaging and protect exposed edges.
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Measure and weigh
Provide accurate dimensions and actual total weight.
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Label the freight
Make each handling unit and its instructions easy to identify.
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Confirm accessorials
Document appointments, liftgate, inside, or limited-access needs.
- Less Than Truckload
- Shared Capacity
- Palletized Freight
- Freight Classification
- Liftgate
- Appointments
- Warehousing
- Shipment Planning
- Less Than Truckload
- Shared Capacity
- Palletized Freight
- Freight Classification
- Liftgate
- Appointments
- Warehousing
- Shipment Planning
Practical answers before you request a quote.
How is LTL different from FTL?
FTL generally assigns dedicated capacity to one primary shipment, while LTL moves smaller freight through a shared network.
How many pallets qualify for LTL?
There is no universal threshold. Eligibility depends on dimensions, weight, density, classification, packaging, lane, and the selected service.
What are accessorial charges?
Accessorials are additional services or conditions such as liftgate use, residential or inside delivery, appointments, limited access, or detention-related requirements.
Can LTL handle fragile or temperature-sensitive freight?
Some shipments may qualify, but packaging, handling, equipment, and carrier requirements must be confirmed before booking.
Have a smaller freight move?
Share the handling units and accessorial details.
We will review the shipment profile and help identify the appropriate service option.