What is Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping?
Full Truckload (FTL) shipping is a freight transportation method where your shipment occupies the entire capacity of a truck. Unlike Less Than Truckload (LTL) services, FTL provides exclusive use of a dedicated truck and driver for your cargo, ensuring faster transit times, reduced handling, and guaranteed capacity.
FTL shipping is ideal for businesses shipping large volumes of freight, time-sensitive deliveries, or cargo requiring special handling. With DID Logistics, you get access to our extensive network of reliable carriers specializing in full truckload services across Canada and the United States.
Dedicated Capacity
With FTL shipping, your shipment has exclusive use of the entire truck, ensuring guaranteed capacity and no sharing of space with other shipments. This dedicated approach eliminates the need for consolidation and reduces handling, minimizing the risk of damage or delays.
Faster Transit Times
FTL shipments typically have faster transit times compared to LTL because they travel directly from origin to destination without intermediate stops for consolidation or deconsolidation. Direct routes mean quicker delivery and better predictability for your supply chain.
Benefits of Full Truckload Shipping
Dedicated Truck & Driver
Exclusive use of a dedicated truck and driver ensures your shipment receives focused attention and direct transportation from origin to destination.
Faster Delivery
Direct routes without consolidation stops mean faster transit times and more predictable delivery schedules for your shipments.
Reduced Handling
Minimal handling reduces the risk of damage, loss, or delays associated with multiple transfers and consolidation points.
Guaranteed Capacity
Full truckload service guarantees capacity for your shipment, eliminating concerns about space availability or consolidation delays.
Flexible Scheduling
Greater flexibility in scheduling pickup and delivery times, allowing you to coordinate shipments according to your business needs.
Enhanced Security
Dedicated truckload service provides enhanced security with fewer touchpoints and reduced exposure to potential theft or tampering.
When to Choose Full Truckload Shipping
Large Shipments
FTL is ideal when your shipment requires the full capacity of a truck, typically 20,000 pounds or more, or when volume makes FTL more cost-effective than LTL.
Time-Sensitive Deliveries
When delivery speed is critical, FTL's direct routes and faster transit times make it the preferred choice for urgent shipments.
Fragile or Valuable Cargo
Reduced handling and dedicated space make FTL ideal for fragile, high-value, or sensitive cargo requiring special care.
Consistent Volume
Businesses with consistent large-volume shipments benefit from FTL's predictable capacity and scheduling advantages.
Specialized Equipment
FTL allows for dedicated use of specialized equipment such as flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, or other custom configurations.
Cost Efficiency
For large shipments, FTL often provides better cost efficiency per pound compared to LTL, especially over longer distances.
FTL Shipping Across North America
DID Logistics provides comprehensive FTL shipping services across Canada and the United States. Our network of reliable carriers ensures consistent capacity availability and competitive rates for full truckload shipments. Whether you're shipping from Toronto to Chicago, Vancouver to Los Angeles, or any route in between, we have the resources and expertise to handle your FTL needs.
Our FTL services include various trailer types including dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized equipment. We work with you to match the right equipment and carrier to your specific shipment requirements, ensuring optimal service delivery.