Standard freight · LTL
LTL Freight Shipping
Less-than-truckload freight on shared trailers, palletized, classed, and priced with a real quote.
What LTL freight is
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shares a trailer with other shippers, so you pay for the space and weight your shipment actually uses instead of a whole truck. It is the right move for palletized freight that is too big for a parcel carrier and too small to fill a trailer, usually one to six pallets or roughly 150 to 15,000 pounds.
LTL freight moves through carrier terminals and hubs, so it is handled more than a direct truckload. Good packaging, accurate dimensions, and the right freight class keep it moving cleanly and keep your rate honest. That is where a brokerage earns its place: we class it right, quote it right, and match it to a carrier that runs your lane well.
How RS Group prices and moves it
We quote LTL by density and freight class, the lane, and the accessorials the shipment actually needs, such as a liftgate, a residential pickup or delivery, or an inside move. No self-service guess and no surprise reclass: we ask the questions up front so the rate you plan around is the rate you pay.
Once you book, we tender to a carrier that runs your lane, track the shipment, and stay on it if something moves. If your freight is dense, fragile, or awkward, tell us. Our packaging consulting can lower your class and your damage rate at the same time.
Equipment and handling
- Standard dry van LTL through carrier terminals and hubs
- Liftgate service for docks-free pickup or delivery
- Residential and limited-access pickup and delivery
- Guaranteed and time-definite options when the date is firm
- Reefer LTL for temperature-controlled freight (see refrigerated freight)
Standard freight · LTL
When LTL is the right call
- One to six pallets, or roughly 150 to 15,000 pounds
- Palletized, crated, or otherwise loadable and stackable freight
- A shipment too large for parcel but too small to fill a trailer
- Freight that can share a trailer and tolerate terminal handling
- Regular lanes where a predictable, classed rate matters more than speed
Common LTL freight classes
Common LTL freight classes
| Freight class | Typical freight |
|---|---|
| Class 50 | Dense, durable freight such as bricks or steel on a pallet |
| Class 70 | Auto parts, machinery, and other heavy, compact goods |
| Class 92.5 | Appliances and computers, moderate density |
| Class 125 | Small household goods, boxed and lighter per cubic foot |
| Class 175 | Clothing, furniture, and other light, bulky freight |
| Class 250+ | Very light or fragile freight such as ping pong balls or plants |
FAQ
LTL questions we hear
How is my LTL rate calculated?
By freight class and density, the origin and destination lane, the weight, and any accessorials the shipment needs. Give us accurate dimensions and weight and we will quote a rate you can plan around.
What is freight class and why does it matter?
Freight class is a standardized rating based on density, stowability, handling, and liability. It drives your rate, so classing it correctly up front prevents a reclass charge later. We class your freight when we quote it.
Can you handle liftgate, residential, or inside delivery?
Yes. Tell us the pickup and delivery conditions when you request a quote and we build those accessorials into the rate so there are no surprises on the invoice.
How fast does LTL move?
Standard LTL runs on the carrier network, so transit depends on the lane. When the date is firm we can quote guaranteed and time-definite service, or move it as expedited freight instead.
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your freight.
Talk to a broker who picks up. Tell us the lane and the load, and we will quote it.