A term common to the shipping industry is LTL or “less than truck load”, which means that the merchandise that is being shipped will not take up the entire space that is available on a truck.
Shipping smaller items that won’t fill an entire truck, an LTL shipment is the practical way to go because you only need to pay for the amount of space you use on the truck. For example, if your products only take up a quarter of the truck, you only pay a quarter of the cost for the truck. The rest of the truck is packed with shipments from other companies who also want to save money on their smaller shipments. These options are ideal for smaller businesses that don’t ship in large quantities.
Transportation Specialists
An LTL freight broker is a proven professional who has extensive knowledge moving small loads and even large loads around the globe, efficiently and as simplistically as possible. Freight brokers have instant access to the largest network of carriers who can schedule your shipment for delivery, not only promptly but as inexpensively as possible.
Best Rates
Moving a lot of freight around under an exceptional freight broker with loads of experience can help get you the best possible rate and with the most reliable carriers. Having reliable carriers is almost as important as getting there on time. Logistics experts know that your shipments can’t wait, and that’s why they manage, monitor and optimize your load with the lowest cost solution possible.
Have a Clear Goal in Mind
Every business is different, and the goals for each load are more than likely different. Despite some of the challenges that freight brokers face, if the economy moves along or even improves, and fuel prices stay low, growth will be stimulated at every link in the supply chain, from manufacturers to consumers, who all have more spending power. This means more shipping companies hustling to bring quality goods to their customers fast. An LTL freight broker should be ready to handle such busy economic activity and help businesses thrive.