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LTL stands for Less-Than-Truckload, which means the shipment does not completely fill an entire truck. An LTL freight shipment is typically palletized and ranges anywhere from 150 lbs to 10,000 lbs. Large Shipments over 10,000 lbs are usually moved by Full truckload (FTL).
4 Characteristics that Determine Your LTL Freight Class. When it comes to moving Less-than-Truckload shipments from point A to point B, one of the first things to consider is how the product is defined by the trucking industry. In the world of shipping, different types of products are defined according to their makeup. Each product definition is called a classification. The class of freight plays a prominent role in calculating how much the carrier will charge you for transporting it. How many classes are there? There are 18 different classes LTL freight can ship under: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 77.5, 85, 92.5, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 400 and 500.