Answers to common shipping questions, written for businesses that need to plan the next move. Tell us about your shipment when you are ready to compare options.
Clear answers to common freight questions, from LTL freight class to choosing full truckload or LTL and preparing a quote request. Written by the team at Logistics Worldwide, a freight brokerage in Jacksonville, Florida.
Short, practical reads on LTL and truckload shipping, freight classification, and planning your next shipment. Search by keyword or filter by topic.
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Freight class is one of the biggest drivers of an LTL rate. Review the commodity, the packaged dimensions, and the packaging before you request a quote, especially after the 2025 NMFC changes.
Read article →Use four simple questions to gather the shipment details you need to compare freight services side by side.
Read article →A quick midweek check of upcoming pickups and freight details can keep a small change from turning into a last-minute scramble.
Read article →LTL shares trailer space, while full truckload reserves a trailer for one shipment. Learn how to compare both using actual weight, dimensions, and timing.
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Accurate details lead to accurate rates and fewer billing adjustments after delivery. Gather these before you submit a request.
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Quick answers to questions shippers ask us every week.
Less-than-truckload (LTL) combines smaller shipments from several shippers on one trailer and is priced mainly on weight, dimensions, freight class, and distance. Full truckload (FTL) reserves an entire trailer for one shipment, which can make sense for larger loads, time-sensitive freight, or freight that should not be handled at terminals.
Read more in When to Ship Full Truckload Over LTL.
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) assigns LTL freight one of 18 classes, from 50 to 500, based on density, stowability, handling, and liability. NMFC changes that took effect in 2025 moved many commodities to density-based classes, so accurate packaged dimensions and weight matter more than ever.
See Freight Class Explanations for details.
Have the pickup and delivery ZIP codes, a commodity description, the number and type of handling units, packaged dimensions and weight, the ready date, and any special requirements such as a liftgate or residential delivery. For LTL, include the freight class if you know it.
When you are ready, request a freight quote.
Logistics Worldwide arranges full truckload, LTL and volume, flatbed and step deck, refrigerated and frozen, specialized (oversized and overweight), expedited, intermodal and rail, and drayage and port shipments. Visit Services for details on each.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
LTL uses shared trailer capacity; full truckload reserves a trailer for one shipment. Compare both options using actual weight, dimensions, handling needs, transit requirements, and total quoted charges. Trailer capacity varies, so there is no universal pallet or weight cutoff.
Share the route, dates, freight details, and handling needs so our team can review the right options.
Request a Freight Quote Request a shipping accountFor a shipment-specific comparison, request a freight quote with your dimensions, weight, route, dates, and handling needs. Our team can review the appropriate mode. Ask yourself:
Logistics Worldwide can review your shipment details and help compare available freight options. Pricing, transit, and service depend on the route, equipment, carrier, and shipment requirements.
LTL quotes can change if the submitted shipment details differ from what the carrier receives. Before requesting a rate, check the following information:
If you are unsure which mode fits, request a freight quote and tell us what you know. Planning to ship with us regularly? Request a shipping account.
Compare our Full Truckload and LTL / Volume services, or start a quote with your shipment details.
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