FTL vs LTL Make the Right Choice

February 19, 2025

FTL vs. LTL: Choosing the Right Shipping Method

FTL (Full Truck Load)

✅ Fast and direct: No third-party consolidation, quicker delivery.
✅ More secure: Less handling, lower risk of damage.
✅ Cost-efficient when full: Lower per-unit cost for large loads.
Higher cost if not full: Empty space increases expenses.
Complex multi-stop planning: Load balancing and route sequencing needed.
Truck selection challenge: Choosing the right size and type.

LTL (Less than Truck Load)

✅ Lower cost: Share transport costs with other shippers.
✅ More flexible: Ideal for varying shipment sizes. 
✅ Eco-friendly: Fewer trucks, lower carbon footprint.
Slower delivery: Multiple stops increase transit time.
Higher damage risk: Frequent handling increases breakage chances.
Difficult tracking: Shared loads make monitoring harder.

How Optiyol Helps You?

  • Minimizes transportation costs by selecting the optimal mix of FTL and LTL.

  • Optimally consolidates multi-stop FTL loads to reduce extra mileage and stop costs.

  • Determines the best truck type based on order size and restrictions.

  • Eliminates empty space costs by efficiently filling FTL shipments.

  • Reduces transit delays by minimizing unnecessary LTL shipments.

  • Enhances shipment security by reducing excessive handling in LTL.

  • Improves tracking and visibility with structured route planning.

  • Ensures on-time deliveries by considering delivery deadlines in routing.


FTL
LTL
Full Truck Load
Less than Truck Load
Logistics Optimization
Secure Shipping
Flexible Shipping
Fast Delivery
Cost-efficient Shipping
Route Planning
Freight Management
Truck Load Optimization
Supply Chain Efficiency
Last Mile Delivery
Sustainable Logistics
Delivery Tracking
On-time Shipping
Shipping Cost Reduction