FTL — Full Truckload
FTL means a full or dedicated truckload: one vehicle is assigned to one shipment. It is commonly considered when the cargo uses a significant share of vehicle capacity, requires dedicated transport or benefits from a direct route without consolidation with other consignments.
Groupage Transportation — LTL
Groupage Transportation is the LTL (Less Than Truckload) format. A smaller consignment uses only part of the vehicle capacity, while shipments from several customers may travel in the same truck.
When FTL is commonly considered
- a large or bulky shipment
- dedicated vehicle capacity is required
- a direct route is important
- special loading or handling requirements apply
When Groupage Transportation can fit
- the shipment does not require a full truck
- consolidation with other consignments is acceptable
- only part of the vehicle capacity is needed
- the schedule can accommodate the consolidation stage
What information helps compare the formats
To compare FTL and Groupage Transportation, provide the route, number of packages, weight, dimensions or volume, cargo-ready date and preferred delivery timing. These details help determine which format is more appropriate to consider for the shipment.