What is an LTL provider?

Less-than-truckload, also known as or less-than-load (LTL), is a shipping service for relatively small loads or quantities of freight. Less-than-truckload services are offered by many large, national parcel services as well as by specialized logistics providers.

Who is the best LTL company to drive for?

Top 10 LTL Freight Companies

• FedEx Freight.
• YRC Freight.
• XPO.
• Old Dominion.
• UPS Freight.
• Estes.
• ABF Freight.
• R+L Carriers.

How do I find my NMFC code?

To find the correct NMFC item number for your shipment, use the NMFC Lookup on your freight quote or bill of lading, or log in to your account to request an NMFC.

How many NMFC codes are there?

Freight class codes, or NMFC code, is catalogued in the National Motor Freight Classification. There are a total of 18 possible freight classes ranging from Class 50 (the least expensive) to Class 500 (the most expensive). The higher the class of the shipment, the higher the rate for every hundred pounds you ship.

Who is the biggest LTL company?

The largest LTL carriers are FedEx Freight, XPO Logistics, and Old Dominion. FedEx and UPS are the two significant players for cross-border and small parcel shipping. It’s important to know the top LTL players in the industry because they account for 82.8% of the top LTL revenue.

What is LTL class code?

Your less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping class is a number established by the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). It’s also known as your NMFC classification or NMFC code. Your freight class helps determine your shipping cost.

What is LTL select and how does it work?

With LTL Select, you enter your information one time, and then compare your freight shipping rates quickly and easily. And it won’t cost you a penny. Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. This is a modal window.

How does LTL select work FedEx?

LTL Select This intuitive platform connects shippers to LTL carriers. It is provided by FedEx, but run by a third party. FedEx does not see your customers’ accounts or transactions with any other carriers.

What is the difference between express freight and LTL?

It’s often considered less urgent than express freight that needs to be transported by plane, and is therefore more economical to ship. If you ship LTL freight with FedEx, your shipments can travel within the U.S. and to Canada and Mexico.

Why choose Coyote LTL freight?

Also expedited, high-risk, cross-border and project freight services. Sized to fit your evolving demands, our LTL freight solutions match your shipment size even when you don’t have a full truck to fill. Coyote will help you identify modal conversion opportunities to maximize savings.