For businesses transporting a small quantity of cargo, Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipping is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to Full Truckload. Instead of your products taking up the entire trailer space, LTL consolidates multiple shipments from different customers into one trailer, optimizing space utilization and reducing transportation costs for all parties involved.
At 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking, we help businesses leverage the potential of LTL, FTL, intermodal, and other transportation methods to optimize their supply chain. With product tracking and route optimization, we are the perfect partner for implementing a just-in-time (JIT) delivery system.
Not all of your shipments require a full container load. Contact us today, and we can give you the flexibility needed to cut costs and increase purchasing power.
A Streamlined LTL Process
Our LTL shipping is designed for businesses that don’t require a full truckload but still need fast, efficient deliveries.
We start by assessing the freight's weight, size, and destination, ensuring it is matched with the most efficient truck and route. Once scheduled, shipments are transported to our Toronto cross-dock facility, where they are sorted and consolidated with other LTL freight heading in the same direction.
After consolidation, each shipment is loaded securely using pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock-leveling equipment. Our drivers follow optimized routing plans, reducing unnecessary stops and ensuring timely deliveries. Throughout transit, real-time GPS tracking provides full shipment visibility, and our dispatch team proactively communicates updates.
When the truck reaches its final stop, freight is unloaded efficiently using liftgates or dock-level transfers, ensuring businesses receive shipments quickly and securely without disruptions.
How Can LTL Benefit Your Business?
LTL shipping is ideal for small to medium-sized loads and ensures that you only pay for the portion of the trailer your freight occupies. This delivery method is perfect for companies with frequent deliveries of varied sizes. For instance, retailers often benefit from LTL when restocking merchandise across different locations without needing a full truckload each time.
Industries relying on just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems often prefer LTL shipping due to its precision and reliability. By using multiple carriers that ensure timely deliveries within specific windows, businesses can minimize storage costs and prevent stockouts.
Another advantage of LTL lies in our commitment to route optimization. Our technology-driven approach minimizes transit times while maximizing load efficiency, ensuring every delivery is swift and safe.
Why 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking is Your Ideal Solution
If you want to implement LTL services into your supply chain, look no further than 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking. We are proficient in handling orders of all sizes, from single pallets to larger consignments, across our national network of warehouses.
With strategic warehousing facilities in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver coupled with leading-edge fulfillment services, we stand out as a versatile 3PL partner capable of managing end-to-end operations seamlessly.
Ready to optimize your shipping strategy? Let our expert team help streamline your logistics processes with customized LTL solutions. Contact us today to get started.
