Full Truckload Freight Shipping Services
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Freight Rate Direct is your ideal partner for Full Truckload (FTL) freight shipping services! We deliver competitive rates, on time pickup and delivery, and top notch customer support whether you’re shipping a full or partial truckload.
We offer shipments with dry van trailers, flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, and more – and because we have relationships with the top shipping and logistics providers in all of North America, we have the capacity to handle all of your FTL freight shipping needs.
At Freight Rate Direct, we’re FTL (Full Truckload) shipping experts – and we offer great rates and top notch customer service whether you’re a first time shipper or a seasoned freight manager … we’ve got you covered.
Stop wasting your time comparing carriers, shipping rates, getting quotes, and asking about tracking methods? Don’t take on the burden of managing your freight on your own – share the load with Freight Rate Direct.
Experience the difference with Freight Rate Direct, Your Source for Great Freight Rates. For a competitive FTL freight shipping rate, complete a quote request here, or call us at (800) 450-3735 to speak with a freight pro now. We look forward to helping you!
Benefits of Our FTL Freight Shipping Services:
Following are some of the benefits of partnering with Freight Rate Direct for your FTL Freight Shipping Services:
- Access to the Best Rates from 100’s of logistics partners.
- Consistent freight capacity and reliable, dedicated service.
- On time pickup and deliveries track record.
- Single point-of-contact for your shipments.
- Easy & customizable solutions for FTL freight loads.
- We work with everyone whether you’re a first time shipper or a seasoned freight manager… or if it’s a one time shipment or regularly scheduled delivery.
- You’re working with a team of knowledgeable experts dedicated to your success – and your needs.
Is Freight Rate Direct the Right Choice for You?
The Answer is… YES, if any of the following scenarios apply to you:
- Are you a wholesaler, manufacturer & distributor?
- Do you ship occasionally or regularly in the U.S. & Canada?
- Do you ship less than truckload (LTL) or full truckload?
- Do you need help shipping occasional heavy haul?
- Are you tired of wasting time looking for the best rates?
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Is Truckload Freight Shipping the Right Option for You?
Typically, if your shipment occupies more than half of the capacity of a 48’-53’ trailer, FTL is the way to go. FTL shipping is usually used when a shipper decides they have enough items to fill a truck, need a shipment to be in a trailer by itself, or have a time-sensitive shipment that must be delivered quickly.
If the answer to any of these questions is… YES, then you probably need a quote on a full truckload for your freight:
- Is your shipment around or over 10,000 lbs?
- Is there just one origin and one destination point?
- Can my shipment fill an entire truck container?
- Will I be able to load and unload the shipment or have an agent do so?
Welcome to Freight Rate Direct!
Freight Rate Direct is a leading provider of freight shipping solutions for small to mid-size businesses. We offer great full truckload rates and top notch customer service whether you’re a first time shipper or a seasoned freight manager … we’ve got you covered.
Experience the difference with Freight Rate Direct, Your Source for Great FTL Freight Rates. For a competitive rate on your freight, complete a quote request here, or call us at (800) 450-3735 to speak with a Truckload freight pro now. We look forward to helping you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Full truckload freight shipping (FTL) is the full-size alternative to LTL – Less-Than-Truckload shipping. In LTL shipping, you pay only for the trailer space you use. In contrast, FTL freight shipping requires the full capacity of a trailer.
Typically, if your shipment occupies more than half of the capacity of a 48’-53’ trailer, FTL is the way to go. FTL shipping is usually used when a shipper decides they have enough items to fill a truck, need a shipment to be in a trailer by itself, or have a time-sensitive shipment that must be delivered quickly.
Simple! You pack your shipment, contract with a carrier, and they come to your loading dock, pick it up, and deliver it to your destination.
LTL shipments do not require the full space or weight limit of a trailer – FTL (Full Truck Load) shipments do. When you pay for LTL shipping, you only pay for what you use. If you pay for FTL shipping, you must pay for the weight and volume of the entire truck trailer.
There are three primary types of trailers used for FTL deliveries, as follows:
- Dry Van – Dry van trailers are the standard type of trailer used for non temperature-sensitive goods and deliveries, consisting of a simple enclosure designed to hold shipping pallets.
- Flatbed – Flatbed trailers have no walls, and are used for shipments that can’t fit through the doors of a dry van. Examples include the shipment of construction equipment and raw materials such as concrete piping.
- Reefer/Refrigerated – Similar to a dry van, but designed to keep loads of freight at a specific desired temperature. These are most common for perishable items and foodstuffs, but can be used for any temperature-sensitive item, such as chemical compounds or other delicate goods.
- Quick Transit – Goods that are shipped via FTL services arrive directly at their destination with no need to visit a “hub-and-spoke” distribution center – unlike LTL shipments. This leads to an overall faster transit time.
- Less Susceptible To Damage – FTL shipments are less susceptible to damage, as compared to LTL shipments.This is because, in LTL shipping, goods are moved off of the full-sized truck at a fulfillment center, and then packed onto another truck for end-delivery. Since your goods must move between multiple trucks, there is a higher risk of damage. In an FTL shipment, your items never move – you pack them, you send them, and you unload them. It’s as simple as that.
- Better Rates – Compared to sending multiple LTL shipments piecemeal, using an entire trailer’s space can be more cost-effective – even if you can’t fill the entire thing up yourself.
Full truckload freight is sent to its destination directly – there is no routing through a hub system or unloading of freight onto a different truck. This improves efficiency, and lowers shipping times.
Complete a quote request here, or call us at (800) 450-3735 to speak with an FTL freight pro now. We look forward to helping you!
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