What is truckload freight shipping?

Full truckload freight shipping, often called FTL, uses a dedicated truck or trailer for one shipper's load and typically moves directly from pickup to delivery. Unlike less-than-truckload shipping, the trailer space is not shared with freight from multiple shippers. Truckload service is commonly used for larger shipments, freight that requires most or all of a trailer, time-sensitive loads, or cargo that benefits from fewer handling points during transit. The right equipment depends on the commodity, shipment dimensions, weight, loading method, and delivery requirements.

Learn more in our Truckload vs. LTL Shipping guide or explore Buchanan's dry van and flatbed trucking services.

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