Trucking and Logistics

LTL or FTL Shipping: Which Should You Use?

FAQs on LTL and FTL Shipping

When you first start shipping goods, you’re likely to encounter the acronyms LTL and FTL shipping quite a bit. Those letters can be found on our website, so let’s break down what they mean, what their differences are, and which type of shipping is right for you and your company. 

What is LTL Shipping?

LTL shipping means Less Than Truckload shipping, and it’s one of the most important ways that goods get moved across Canada. It involves semi trucks moving numerous client’s goods together in the same trailer. 

What is FTL Shipping?

FTL shipping mean Full Truckload shipping, it’s also sometimes abbreviated as TL shipping for Truckload shipping. FTL shipping involves one shipper hiring a company like Dolphin Delivery to move freight on a semi truck from one place to another. The truck doesn’t necessarily have to be full, but it will only contain one shipper’s goods. It’s reserved for their shipments only. 

Which should I use for my business?

This completely depends on the freight you require shipping and your needs as a business. LTL’s biggest selling point is its cheaper cost. If your business needs to ship a small shipment, reserving an entire truck may not be in your best interest. That being said, if you need your goods delivered as quickly as possible, FTL shipping is the best option. Freight can be delivered extremely quickly when a truck is reserved for one shipper. 

Call Dolphin Delivery today for more information, and to learn about which form of shipping is right for you. 

What other differences are there between LTL and FTL shipping?

In general, LTL shipping companies face more challenges than FTL shipping companies, which is why you should always evaluate your shipping provider carefully. Here at Dolphin Delivery, we ensure that trailer space is optimized and route selection is carefully analyzed to make sure that our LTL shipments go smoothly and see goods delivered on time. 

What are the similarities between LTL shipping and FTL shipping?

There are plenty of similarities between less than truckload and full truckload shipments, namely that both are shipped via semi trucks like the kind we use at Dolphin Delivery. Palletized freight is the most common type of freight they ship, and professional drivers are required.

Get free LTL shipping and FTL shipping quotes

You can request a quote from Dolphin Delivery 24/7 with our online form. A Dolphin team member will reach out to you quickly and facilitate your request. 

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