Feb 7, 2025 · Advice, tips and tricks for LTL and Local Delivery Truckers

What does LTL stand for in trucking? LTL freight or less than load freight is the transportation of cargo that does not require a full trailer load because of its smaller size. These shipments are grouped together into one load and shipped together. LTL carriers specialize in efficiently moving small cargo for multiple shippers in one truck load.

Jun 29, 2014 · I know that LTL stands for Less-than-truck-load,...BUT are there drivers who specialize in LTL? How does that work?

What does LTL stand for in trucking? LTL freight or less than load freight is the transportation of cargo that does not require a full trailer load because of its smaller size. These shipments are grouped together into one load and shipped together. LTL carriers specialize in efficiently moving small cargo for multiple shippers in one truck load.

In its fiscal year that ended on May 31, FedEx Freight took in an industry-leading $9.6 billion, and LTL saw a 2-percent improvement in fourth-quarter earnings. The LTL component touted almost 30,000 power units and nearly 43,000 workers across 390 service centers, according to FedEx’s most recent annual report.

Oct 13, 2011 · ltl is basically local trucking. LTL companies use either small tractor trailer combos or large commercial straight trucks and service a regional area (eg the SF bay area). ltl jobs are very labor intensive and require drivers to unload all of their own frieight. LTL run teams and solo and are almost always shift work, where you go home ever night.

Aug 16, 2021 · There was nothing special about driving LTL if you know how to drive a truck and trailer. Many LTL companies now will hire people fresh out of driving school and I would imagine you are much more experienced than a recent trucking school graduate. ABF would be my first place to look if they have a terminal near you.

Jul 29, 2014 · Thank you for you replies. It makes sense that LTL guys need better mileage from their equipment, based on rates. Is seems like i've called everyone with loads under 10,000 lbs and they still ask for full size trailer. Courierbokers is supposed to specialize in LTL loads, but even there no one wants to deal with box truck.

Local truck driving jobs typically require 10-to-14-hour days, but the required hours will likely depend heavily on the company's needs. Most days start around 4:00 AM for local drivers and can end around 5 or 6.

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