What is LTL partial?

Partial truckload is a freight mode for large shipments that may not require the use of a full truckload trailer. Partial truckload falls between LTL and full truckload, typically involving shipments over 5,000 pounds or 6 or more pallets.

What are the limits for an LTL shipment?

LTL Shipping Made Easy The most commonly accepted LTL freight guidelines call for a single shipment to be between 100 and 10,000 pounds, although some carriers go as high as 20,000 pounds. At the same time the load should contain no more than six pallets in size.

What’s the difference between a LTL load and a partial load?

Partial truckload, co-loading, less-than-truckload (LTL loads), and load-to-ride all refer to shipping methods that put orders from multiple companies on one truck. Yet, each mode operates a bit differently and provides its own set of benefits.

How many pallets are in a partial truckload?

Partial truckload shipments usually range from 8 to 18 pallets, 8,000 to 27,500 pounds, and occupy more than 12 feet of linear space in a trailer. Large shipments that do not require a full truck trailer and that are typically 6 or more pallets, weigh over 5,000 pounds, or occupy more than 12 linear feet in a trailer can be considered volume LTL.

How big is a partial truckload truck trailer?

Partial truckload. Shipments that are larger than LTL but less than a full truck trailer are considered partial truckload. Partial truckload shipments usually range from 8 to 18 pallets, 8,000 to 27,500 pounds, and occupy more than 12 feet of linear space in a trailer.

When to pair a LTL with a truckload?

Pair an LTL with a truckload that doesn’t fill all the space in your trailer or weigh out. Combine two or more LTLs to create a full or nearly-full truckload. Pick up an LTL in a situation where you might otherwise deadhead. How can DAT help you find LTL loads?