LTL and partial loads across Canada and the US.
We move less-than-truckload and partial freight on our own trucks on core lanes, and we lean on a vetted carrier network for broader reach and specialized equipment. Cross-border runs go both directions on FAST crossings, with customs coordinated through our licensed broker partner.
When your freight does not fill a trailer.
LTL and partial loads are for shipments that do not warrant a full truck. Instead of paying for empty space, your freight shares the trailer and the route with other shipments, consolidated onto the lane that fits the weight, the footprint, and the timeline.
We carry LTL and partials on our own trucks on the core lanes we run, and we tender the broader geographic reach to a vetted carrier network. You get capacity wherever your freight needs to go, without the cost of a national fleet, and you still know exactly who to call. All of it runs through our Setara arm under one point of contact and one invoice.
Cross-border LTL runs both directions between Canada and the United States on FAST trusted-trader crossings, and customs is coordinated through our licensed broker partner so the entry is ready when the freight reaches the line.
How do we cover the load?
Less-than-truckload
Freight that does not fill a trailer, consolidated onto the route that fits. We carry LTL on our own trucks on core lanes and tender the broader reach to a vetted carrier network, so capacity is there wherever your freight is going.
See SetaraPartial loads
Bigger than typical LTL but still short of a full truck. Your freight rides alongside one or two other shipments on the lane, keeping the cost down without the wait of waiting to build a full load.
See coverage and capacityFrom the lane to proof of delivery.
Tell us the lane
Send origin, destination, weight, and dimensions. We quote how we would cover the LTL or partial and which equipment fits.
Consolidate and book
We place the freight on our own truck on a core lane, or tender it to a vetted carrier for the broader reach.
Cross-border
For Canada-US lanes, customs is coordinated through our licensed broker partner so the freight is not held at the line.
Delivery and POD
We run the freight to its destination and confirm delivery, with status updates from pickup to proof of delivery.
LTL and partials FAQ.
What is the difference between LTL and a partial load?
LTL, or less-than-truckload, is freight that does not fill a trailer and shares space with other shipments on the route. A partial load is larger than typical LTL but still does not warrant a full truck, so it rides alongside one or two other shipments. We help you decide which one fits the weight, count, and timeline of your freight.
Do you run LTL on your own trucks or through other carriers?
Both. We carry LTL and partial loads on our own trucks on the core lanes we run, and we tender the broader geographic reach to a vetted carrier network. You get coverage wherever your freight needs to go, with one point of contact and one invoice either way. See coverage and capacity.
Can you handle cross-border LTL between Canada and the US?
Yes. We run Canada-US lanes both directions on FAST trusted-trader crossings. Customs is coordinated through our licensed broker partner, so the entry is ready and the freight is not held at the border.
How do you price LTL and partial loads?
LTL and partial pricing depends on the lane, the weight and footprint of the freight, and the timeline. Send us the origin, destination, dimensions, and weight, and we will quote how we would cover it. There is no fixed published rate because every lane is different. Request a quote to get started.
When should I ship a full truckload instead of LTL?
Once your freight fills most of a trailer, a full truckload is usually cheaper per unit and avoids the extra handling of consolidation. If you are between LTL and a full load, ask us and we will tell you which works out better for the shipment.
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Have an LTL or partial lane in mind?
Send us the origin, destination, weight, and dimensions. We will tell you how we would cover it and coordinate customs through our broker partner if it crosses the border.
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