Full Truckload Shipping Q&A

Navigating the global transportation network, which employs nearly 12 million diverse trucks, trains, and ships, poses a challenge, particularly for newcomers exploring the realm of full truckload logistics.

Time may be of the essence, but you know you've got to be "in the loop" when it comes to your business's shipping logistics.

You also know that just getting freight moved isn't the whole story. You need to get it done in the most cost-effective way possible, without compromising quality or safety.

For insights on making optimal truckload logistics decisions for your company, continue reading.

What is Full Truckload Logistics?

The industry of full truckload logistics deals with matching the kinds of freight you have to deliver with the ideal equipment needed to deliver it. The goal of truckload logistics is to get your materials and products shipped to their destinations on time in the most economical way possible. Factors like destination, product or material type, and deadline all come into consideration when matching freight with transport equipment.

What options are there for Truckload Logistics?

As pointed out above, the kind of equipment used to deliver something depends largely on the product or material being delivered. The conventional options for shipping include the following:

• 53-foot vans, better known simply as semi-trucks, may be the most common choice. These are optimal for large freight that must be protected from the elements.
• Small trucks are typically used for shipping parts or small loads that aren't big enough to justify using a full-size semi.
• Cargo vans are smaller vehicles often used for expedited shipping services that take freight directly to homes and offices.
• Flatbeds are necessary for large, bulky freight that has to be loaded from the top or side. This trucking option cannot guarantee that your freight will be protected from the elements.
• Gooseneck trailers are usually used for tall, oversized freight. They provide the most flexibility for trickier loads.

How much weight can your Logistics Partner manage?

Weight restrictions and regulations differ for each freight carrier, particularly within FTL in transportation. Most logistics companies can easily manage any load weighing between 42,000 and 44,000 pounds. A full-sized 53-foot van can handle as much as 45,000 pounds of freight.

But how can you benefit from entrusting your shipping operations to third-party truckload carriers?

How would you benefit from partnering with a Trucking Service?

The following are just a few reasons you should invest in an experienced truckload logistics company:

• You get to focus on your expertise while the logistics service focuses on theirs. You won't be forced to pour your time and energy or your company’s resources into an area you aren't equipped to manage. Instead, logistics professionals take care of it for you, freeing you to focus your energy on what you do best.
• You avoid the surprises and complications that come with learning something new. What would seem like an impossible FTL freight situation to you would probably be easy for a professional freight handler to deal with.

When you're ready to streamline your business operations, rely on DTS as your customer-oriented option for FTL shipping.