Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Services

Q: How many pallets is a full truckload?

A 53 foot dry van typically holds 26 standard pallets single stacked, up to 30 depending on pallet size, or up to roughly 44,000 to 45,000 pounds. If your shipment approaches 10 or more pallets, it's worth quoting FTL against LTL.

Q: Is full truckload always more expensive than LTL?

No. FTL costs more per truck but often less per pallet as shipments grow. Larger LTL shipments frequently cross the point where one dedicated truckload is the cheaper, faster option.

Q: What is the difference between FTL and LTL?

FTL dedicates the entire trailer to one shipper's freight and drives direct to destination. LTL combines multiple shippers' freight in one trailer and routes through terminals, trading speed and handling for a lower price on small shipments.

Q: Can I track my full truckload shipment?

Yes. ALG provides online shipment visibility and proactive updates from pickup to delivery, and our team actively monitors every load.

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Associated Logistics Group (ALG) gives shippers direct access to full truckload capacity across every equipment type, from dry van to specialized heavy haul, backed by rigorous carrier compliance and FTL experts who are always available.

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What Is Full Truckload Shipping?

Full truckload (FTL) shipping dedicates an entire trailer to a single shipment. Your freight moves directly from origin to destination with no terminal stops, transfers, or cross-docking along the way. A full truckload typically means 24 to 30 pallets or up to roughly 44,000 to 45,000 pounds in a 48 or 53 foot trailer, though the right threshold depends on your equipment type and commodity. Because the trailer is yours alone, FTL delivers faster transit times, less handling, and a lower risk of damage or loss than shared-trailer alternatives, which is why it's the workhorse mode for high volume, high value, and time sensitive freight.

FTL vs. LTL: Which Is Right for Your Freight?

Less than truckload (LTL) shipping combines freight from multiple shippers in one trailer, with each paying for the space they use. It's the economical choice for smaller shipments, typically one to six pallets, but it involves terminal transfers, more handling, and longer transit.

Choose full truckload when your shipment approaches 10 or more pallets, when transit time matters, when your freight is fragile or high value and should not be handled repeatedly, or when the total weight makes one dedicated truck cheaper than multiple LTL moves. Many shippers are surprised to find FTL wins on price sooner than expected: as LTL shipments grow, a full truckload often becomes the more cost-effective option.

Shipping smaller freight? Explore our less than truckload services.

Flatbed Freight, Handled

Hauling freight that doesn't fit inside a standard trailer? ALG's carrier network includes flatbed capacity for loads like steel, lumber, machinery, and construction materials that need to be loaded from the top or sides. Whether it's a single flatbed load or a recurring lane, our TL agents will match you with the right equipment and a carrier who knows how to secure the load.

Why Choose ALG?

Communication

Our top class TL agents are professionals. We'll keep you in the loop from beginning to end. Not only is our staff actively monitoring your shipment, but you can check it online, too!

Trust

Our carrier compliance is very rigorous to ensure a safe and dependable partner. If you're looking to reduce risk, look no further.

You Call the Shots

Maybe you're looking for spot rates, we can do that. Maybe you're looking for contract rates, we can do that. Maybe you're looking for the cheapest price possible, we can do that, too. Let us know what's important to you, and we'll make sure we deliver. Contact us today and we'll give you the best service you've ever had.

Why ship Truckload with ALG

Equipment Types

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Why ship Truckload with ALG

Why Ship Truckload With ALG

Always available TL pros that will treat you with the service your deserve, and give you the pricing you need! Wherever your goods are going, however you need them shipped, ALG has the capacity and knowhow to get it done.

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Equipment Types

With access to a vast carrier network comes the ability to give you direct access to all equipment types.

Heavy haul transportation services, dry van freight solutions, flatbed freight services, step-deck, reefer LTL, Conestoga, RGN, stretch RGN, Lowboy, specialized trailers, or Hot Shot trucking.

You need it? We can get it.

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By using ALG you’ll get two layers of insurance coverage at no additional cost, and rigorous carrier compliance onboarding. You can trust that your freight is covered by multiple layers as we move it across America.