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    Your reliable partner for LTL freight shipping in the U.S.

    If your load does not fill an entire truck, our LTL shipping service makes the process simple and efficient. You benefit from cost savings through consolidated transport, real-time tracking and reliable delivery throughout North America – all with the same care and precision as a full-truck-load service.

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    Efficient LTL trucking services for smaller shipments

    Most cargo types can be moved by LTL freight shipping, no matter the size, weight or handling requirements. You only pay for the space your freight occupies, eliminating unnecessary costs. With our LTL shipping service, the consolidated shipments are transported directly to their respective recipients without intermediate storage at the Rhenus hub.

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    Our LTL shipping service, your benefits

    Freight consolidation offers better LTL freight shipping rates and minimizes costs as partial shipments are consolidated in one truck and directly transported to the point of use.

    Benefit from shorter delivery times since you alone are not responsible for filling the truck to capacity.

    Our LTL shipping service offers you a great deal of flexibility for your individual needs, but also lets you react flexibly to the needs of your customers.

    Sharing a truck reduces your environmental impact along the supply chain.

    Why choose LTL freight shipping for your business

    • Fast cross-border trucking throughout our North American network, with daily departures to all major U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets.
    • End-to-end logistics solutions including customs brokerage, DOT compliance and HAZMAT handling, all managed by a single provider.
    • Specialized freight expertise for temperature-sensitive, high-value and time-critical shipments, supported by real-time monitoring.
    • 24/7 shipment visibility that gives you complete control of your shipping.

    Your value-added services for LTL freight shipping

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    Customs clearance

    Your shipments move seamlessly across borders with expert handling of all regulations in the U.S. Supported by global logistics experience and trusted local partners, your cargo clears faster with comprehensive customs brokerage and streamlined processes, reducing delays and optimizing costs for your cross-border supply chain.

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    Dangerous goods

    Manage your hazardous materials with our LTL shipping service, ensuring full compliance with DOT, IATA and IMDG standards. With 24/7 monitoring and expertise in regulated hazmat, limited and excepted quantities and temperature-sensitive cargo, your shipments move securely and efficiently across North America.

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    Temperature-controlled transport

    Ensure the proper handling of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, paints, adhesives and foils with our LTL freight shipping. To help maintain product quality throughout the journey, temperature-controlled trailers follow industry-standard handling practices.

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    Transport insurance

    To protect your cargo, we offer additional insurance coverage to enhance your LTL trucking services. As experienced LTL freight carriers, we provide “All Risks” insurance, customized transport policies and long-term shipping coverage to ensure peace of mind and financial protection throughout your supply chain.

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    Express shipment

    Our express services provide flexible solutions for time-sensitive shipments. Regardless of weight or size, we help ensure your goods move quickly and efficiently to their destination.

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    Need a flexible transport option for smaller shipments?

    Our LTL freight shipping experts are just a click away. Together, we’ll find the best solution tailored to your shipment needs.

    Frequently asked questions

    Groupage can be described as a combination of multiple LTL shipments on one truck from different companies, while LTL is used when goods from one company do not completely fill the available truck space and are therefore consolidated for the sake of better shipping rates and minimized costs.

    LTL stands for less-than-truck load. Consider this option if you don’t have enough goods to fill an entire truck but want to share space for greater efficiency and less waiting time. LTL shipping saves you money while giving you the flexibility you need.

    With FTL, you need to pay for the entire truck. It is advisable to have enough goods to ship when booking this option, as the loading space is reserved exclusively for your goods. LTL allows for more flexibility tailored specifically to your needs. With LTL, time-sensitive shipments can be transported without having to wait until you can fill an entire truck yourself.

    Transit time may be longer than with FTL freight because shipments may have to make multiple stops. In addition, LTL loads may be handled several times during transit.

    The price for LTL freight depends largely on the route and the shipping quantity. Other factors, such as express shipping, also influence the price.