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How to Ship LTL Freight

Less than load (LTL) freight is useful when the desired load to be shipped is too big for a standard parcel carrier and too small to ship on a semi trailer. Typically, the weights of LTL loads are between 150 and 20,000 pounds. Companies across the United States offer LTL services, and some carriers specialize within the LTL market. Guaranteed delivery dates, protection from freezing, and residential pickup/delivery are a few of the options that LTL services can offer.

Instructions

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  Package your shipment according to Department of Transportation standards. These can be found on the Department of Transportation website.
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  Determine the weight of your shipment and the pickup and drop off zip codes. This information will determine the final cost of your LTL shipment.
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  Decide if you would like to pay surcharges for lift gate delivery, job site pick-up or drop-off, or call notification. Most carriers offer these services to fit every shipper's specific needs.
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  Enter this information into the system of your preferred LTL carrier. UPS, USPS, and ABF are a few organizations that offer LTL shipping services. Access America can compare the rates for up to 25 different LTL carriers.

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