Sunpex Express connects people in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. Driven by the power of more than 380,000 employees, we deliver integrated services and tailored solutions for managing and transporting letters, goods, and information.
Worldwide Clients
Worldwide Branche
When an LTL carrier starts their trip, they have to stop at multiple locations and get the goods loaded and unloaded, leading to fuel idling. Drivers have to spend more time getting the deliveries completed, for which drivers are compensated by the company. The additional costs that the company bears are added to the customer’s shipping expenses, which leads to an increase in freight costs. Whereas, in an FLT carrier, there is a one-stop pickup and drop location, which reduces the delivery time and is a cost-efficient solution.
If you want deliveries to be made below 150 pounds, then parcel delivery is your best bet. Note: Some parcel deliveries now accept parcels greater than 150 pounds, hence it’s better to compare costs between LTL and parcel carriers, to avoid additional costs for delivery.
While transporting your goods, the total weight should be above 150 pounds and less than 150000 pounds to be considered. Though the cost of transporting goods via LTL is cost-saving, the total savings can be hampered due to surcharges and service fees (which can also increase costs than using an FTL). The goods being transported cannot be guaranteed to reach ideal conditions since there are multiple pickups and drops, which might lead to minor damage.
LTL freights involve the transportation of goods that cover truckloads between 150 pounds to 15,000 pounds. FLT freights are when the shipment covers the entire truckload (usually greater than 15,000 pounds). Parcel freight shipping is for shipments less than 150 pounds. The key differentiating parameter between LTL, FLT, and Parcel freights is the trailer space and the weight of the shipment to be delivered.