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Truckload Freight Shipping
Truckload equipment.
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Flatbed: Flatbed trailers are primarily used to satisfy loading requirements such as loading from the side or top. Flatbeds are also used for shipping large pieces of equipment such as machinery or construction materials.
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Dry van: Dry van trucks are commonly used when the freight has no temperature-specific care requirements.
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Refrigerated: Refrigerated trucks are used for shipping temperature-controlled freights.
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How much weight can a truck carry?
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Flatbed: up to 48.000 lbs
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Dry van: up to 45.000 lbs
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Refrigerated: up to 42.000 lbs
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How many pallets can a truck carry?
It can be loaded with no more than 30 standard pallets safely into the trailer. Standard-sized pallets are 40” x 48”. Other pallets can be larger and require more planning for good and safe loading.
LTL Freight Shipping
What is LTL Freight?
LTL Freight stands for Less-than-Load or Less-than-Truckload shipping. They are perfect for small businesses because doesn’t require the use of an entire trailer. Usually used for shipments between 500 and 15.000 lbs.
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Additional services available
When shipping via LTL, you gain access to special services like liftgates and inside pickup and delivery, the freight can be expedited or it can be picked up or delivered from the locations with limited access.
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What determines the cost of LTL shipment?
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Location: Generally, the further the distance, the higher the price.
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Dimensions: The dimensions and weight of the shipment help determine the freight class, which directly impacts rates.
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Mode: LTL shipments can be expedited, typically for an additional fee.
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Type: A shipment that requires special handling or equipment (perishables, fragile, hazardous items) will likely lead to higher costs.
Partial Truckload Shipping
What is it?
This is a freight mode that is used for large shipments that don't require the use of full trailer space. Usually used for shipments over 5.000 lbs or 6 and more pallets.
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What are the benefits?
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One truck: Usually, truckload shipping allows the freight to stay in the only trailer throughout the transit, which bears the risk of damaging the freight
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No freight class is required: Freight class does not play any role here which helps you to avoid additionally hidden and unexpected potential in LTL
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Lower costs: You pay for the space and weight capacity you use. That's it.
How could you know if partial shipment is your best option?
Just leave Millennium a quote request and our team of experts will find you the best shipping option for free whether it's LTL or Partial!