iContainers LTL shipping services

Trying to figure out the cost of your Less than Truckload shipment? Search for and compare rates with our online LTL freight quote calculator, a simple yet effective tool that will also allow you to book your inland shipping instantly, plan for it and track your cargo at all times. Forget about spending hours on comparing carriers and organizing your shipment, iContainers offers you a fast and easy solution for your LTL shipment quotation and management.

LTL Rates for main routes inside USA

6 DAYS TRANSIT TIME
Los Angeles - Philadelphia
$2181.83
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Los Angeles - Chicago
$1807.04
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Houston - Miami
$1880.98
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Houston - Long Beach
$1714.15
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Long Beach - New York
$2540.79
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4 DAYS TRANSIT TIME
Long Beach - Chicago
$1807.04
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6 DAYS TRANSIT TIME
New York - Los Angeles
$2123.71
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3 DAYS TRANSIT TIME
New York - Atlanta
$1778.25
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What is LTL freight shipping?

The LTL acronym stands for Less than Truckload and, as its name suggests, is a freight shipment service aimed at inland transportation of goods that will not occupy a whole trailer. Therefore, shippers only pay for the portion of the truck taken up by their cargo since the entire trailer space is shared with other shippers’ goods, a method that will no doubt reduce costs on your shipping and it covers pickup and delivery.

When should you choose LTL transport?

LTL transport or LTL freight services is suitable for ground freight shipping of small-dimension shipment. The general rule allows the weight of up to 15,000 pounds and no more than a 10-pallet space, although requirements may vary from one LTL provider to the next. In addition, it should definitely be into your shipping options when looking to maximize cost savings on inland transportation of your goods, being a perfect improvement for your supply chain. Also, take into consideration the transit time for your cargo.

Which type of cargo can we send by an LTL carrier?

It is advisable to avoid using this kind of service for sensitive goods since there is often a risk of contamination and damage from other cargo in the same trailer. Furthermore, some goods that require special treatment will likely lead to higher costs. In addition, there are certain items that are unfortunately prohibited with LTL, such as regulated waste, precious metals, financial documents, art, live animals, explosive materials or drugs.