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LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) is built for palletized, smaller shipments. But many shippers don't realize: once the pallet count climbs, standard LTL is not always the best deal — and carriers may not even offer a standard rate.
Why? LTL is priced on space occupied + weight + class. When you take up a large share of the trailer, carriers price it as Volume LTL or suggest Partial (PTL) or Full Truckload (FTL) instead.
| Mode | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard LTL | 1–6 pallets, reasonable density | Most flexible, multi-carrier compare |
| Volume LTL | 6–12 pallets, large LTL | Cheaper than standard LTL when you take up space |
| Partial / PTL | 6–20 pallets, less than a full truck | Shared truck — cheaper than FTL, simpler than LTL |
| FTL | Near-full, urgent, or high-value | Dedicated trailer, fastest door-to-door |
For the same shipment, these modes can differ 20–40% in price.
One entry, multiple carriers and modes compared together — so you see which is cheapest instead of being defaulted into standard LTL. Get an LTL quote or a truckload quote to compare.