LTL vs. Expedite Shipping - Which Is Right For My Shipment?

LTL

Expedited Shipping

(Expedited services are also known as dedicated, or hotshot.)

Which is right for my shipment?

Here are some things to consider:

I only need to ship a skid or two; I’m struggling to find a carrier with capacity for my shipment.”

When Shipping LTL, you don’t want to pay for a half-empty semi, but services require multiple stops to unload and other unpredictable factors that can make your shipment take much longer than you expect.

Our Expedited Shipping Services:

Provide the right-sized vehicles to fit your palletized and non-palletized cargo.
Smaller shipments in sprinter and cargo vans can avoid slowdowns from weigh stations and other common issues.

I need my shipment to get there as fast as possible; a lot is riding on this shipment arriving on time.”

When Shipping LTL, your cargo travels on a shared vehicle. LTL involves more handling during other stops, automatically increasing the chance of damage, misplacement, and slowdowns. Even if you know where the truck is, you are not aware of what number delivery you are. Estimating the time for delivery is guesswork at best.

Our Expedited Shipping Services Provide:

A dedicated vehicle that carries your shipment from pickup to delivery.
On-time pickup and reliable on-time delivery that often outperforms airfreight.
Tracking capability to monitor progress and assure delivery times.

I can’t afford to lose a customer due to damaged freight; it must arrive in the same condition it left the warehouse.”

When Shipping LTL, your freight shares a vehicle with others and is loaded and unloaded from the vehicle multiple times, increasing the risk of damage or loss.

Our Expedited Shipping Services Provide:

Secure placement of your cargo on truck.
Blanket wrap if needed and securing your cargo with straps.
A dedicated vehicle. It’s just your freight and a professional driver committed to delivering your cargo in beautiful condition.

I want fair, cost-effective shipping, and I don’t want to be surprised by extra fees.”

When Shipping LTL, unpredictable factors can drive prices sky-high even after confirming your order: freight classifications, liftgate service, stacking, fuel, and other truck expenses.

Our Expedited Shipping Services:

Avoid NMFC classifications and freight class charges.
Include a dedicated vehicle, meaning no additional charges for stacking.
Include a tailored quote that takes into account your specific freight and needs. With over 2 decades in the business, our team of professionals accurately assess your needs and offer all-in quotes.

My carrier failed to deliver; I need our freight retrieved.”

Carrier failures are more common than you would like to think, our team of professional drivers is ready and able to pick up where others fail.

Our Expedited Shipping Services Include:

Recovery for Straight Truck and Sprinter Loads.
The fastest shipping available to help you recover from a Carrier Failure.

My cargo requires extra care.”

When Shipping LTL, your cargo is just one passenger on a vehicle of many. Your shipment will not receive extra care or services.

Our Expedited Shipping Services include optional White Glove Priority Delivery, which includes:

Securely packing your cargo on a skid.
Blanket wrapping and securing your cargo with straps.
Completely unpacking and placing your cargo in the right spot on first floor.
Disposing of debris and packing material.

Find out if expedited shipping is right for you. Tell us about your unique shipping needs.