Volume LTL has become a popular way for many businesses to ship. It fits a growing market of businesses looking to ship more at a given time to the same destination. It’s sometimes referred to as partial TL, although there are differences, such as the need for freight set on pallets or in crates.
For a business with 6 pallets or more, a load greater than 5,000 pounds, or freight requiring 12-32 linear feet of trailer space, volume LTL may be the way to go. And if you’ve never used it before, you may want to consider it for future shipments after seeing the 5 benefits customers who choose volume LTL enjoy.