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LTL shipping moves smaller shipments that share trailer space with other customers’ freight, usually through a network of terminals. It costs less than a dedicated truck for small loads but involves more handling and longer transit.
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Less-than-truckload (LTL)
LTL shipping moves smaller shipments that share trailer space with other customers’ freight, usually through a network of terminals. It costs less than a dedicated truck for small loads but involves more handling and longer transit.
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