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When Should You Hire An FTL Freight Company?

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Full truckload, or FTL transport , is a pivotal strategy in the supply chain and logistics landscape. It’s a strategic freight transportation method in which the entire capacity of the truck is reserved for a single customer’s cargo.  Compared with LTL shipments that combine multiple shipments from various customers, FTL shipments provide a direct route for a specific load without amalgamation. FTL is beneficial for businesses that deal with a huge quantity of goods.  Other benefits of FTL transport:   A large amount of freight If your transport freight weighs over 10,000 lbs or contains more than 10-12 pellets, FTL transport is an ideal solution.  Remember, FTL is cost-effective when the quantities are bigger and larger.  The surprising fact is that the same FTL shipment costs more if broken down into multiple LTL shipments.    Time-sensitive freight  As the shipment is directly taken from the origin to the destination with no stop...