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Full truckload (FTL)

What is full truckload shipping?

FTL stands for full truckload shipping. Normally a shipper will choose this method of shipping if the goods he needs to transport will take the entire space of a truck.

Full truckload services are especially recommended if the shipper has more than ten pallets to ship. FTL shipments stay in the same truck from pick-up to drop-off.

The transit time for FTL is less, compared to LTL or PTL shipping. This makes it a perfect option for companies that need to transport freight in large quantities.

A shipment where a truck is fully occupied by goods is called an FTL - Full Truckload transport.

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