Truckload · LTL

Less-than-Truckload (LTL)

Pay only for the trailer space you use. 1–10 pallet shipments across all 50 states + Canada and Mexico, with predictable class-based rates.

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Pallets

1–10

Coverage

50 states + CA / MX

Service tiers

Standard, guaranteed, time-definite

Pricing

NMFC class + density

Overview

Hub-and-spoke economics for shipments too small for a full truck.

LTL works because national carriers consolidate dozens of small shipments onto each line-haul trailer, splitting the cost. Pricing follows the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) — 18 freight classes from 50 (densest, cheapest) to 500 (lightest, most expensive). Density-based programs and Dim-weight pricing are increasingly common. Qeep books across all major LTL carriers (FedEx Freight, ODFL, XPO, Estes, R+L, Saia, Day & Ross in Canada) and picks the right one per lane.

How it works

From quote to POD, step by step.

Classify & quote

Tell us what you’re shipping (commodity, weight, dimensions). We assign the right NMFC class and quote across multiple carriers.

Schedule pickup

P&D truck dispatched, typically within 2 business days. BOL printed, pickup confirmation in your hand.

Terminal consolidation

Pallets unloaded at origin terminal, consolidated onto a line-haul trailer headed toward your destination region.

Line-haul + destination terminal

Trailer moves between terminals. Final destination terminal unloads, then a delivery truck makes the last-mile drop.

Delivery + signed POD

POD imaged within 24h. Reweigh/reclass disputes (the #1 LTL pain point) are caught and pushed back automatically.

Pricing

What drives the rate?

Transparent inputs, not mystery margins. Here’s exactly what goes into a less-than-truckload (ltl) quote.

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NMFC freight class

Class 50 = ~$0.50/lb, Class 500 = ~$5+/lb on the same lane. Classify accurately to avoid reclass fees

Density / DIM weight

Class can be density-rated (lb per cubic foot). Skimping on dimensions = expensive surprise reclass

Distance + linehaul tariff

Mileage-based base rate, indexed to the carrier’s published tariff

Fuel surcharge

% of linehaul, updated weekly per EIA diesel index

Accessorials

Liftgate (+$75-150), residential (+$75-150), inside delivery, limited access, notification, reweigh, redelivery

Compare

LTL vs Parcel — picking the right mode

Factor	LTL	Parcel (UPS / FedEx)
Sweet spot	150–15,000 lb on pallets	Under 150 lb in boxes
Handling	Forklift, terminal-based	Conveyor, package-level
Damage risk	Lower if palletized properly	Higher for fragile or large items
Speed	1–5 days regional, 5–10 cross-country	1–7 days depending on service tier
Cost per lb	Cheaper above ~150 lb	Cheaper below ~150 lb

Industries we serve with this

Verticals where less-than-truckload (ltl) is the right call.

Frequently asked

Less-than-Truckload (LTL) questions, answered.

What is freight class and how do I avoid reclass fees?

Freight class (NMFC) is the carrier’s pricing classification based on density, stowability, handling and liability. Reclass fees happen when the carrier reweighs/remeasures and finds your declared class was wrong. We help you classify correctly upfront or use density-based programs that bypass class entirely.

What’s the difference between standard, guaranteed and time-definite LTL?

Standard is best-effort transit (1–5 days regional, longer cross-country). Guaranteed locks a delivery day (+15-30%). Time-definite locks a delivery time window (+30-50%). We can quote all three so you pick.

Do you handle DIM-weight pricing?

Yes — most major LTL carriers now use density-based programs (XPO Density Program, FedEx Freight Box, etc.). We price your shipment under both class and density and pick whichever is cheaper.

Can I ship LTL to residential addresses?

Yes, with residential delivery + liftgate accessorials. Or use one of our last-mile residential partners for white-glove delivery to the front door.

How do you handle damage claims?

Note damage on the POD at delivery, photograph the cargo, submit within 9 months under the Carmack Amendment. Our claims desk files on your behalf and chases the carrier. Most legitimate claims resolve in 30-60 days.

You may also need

One file. Multiple services. Same team.

Full Truckload (FTL)

Dedicated trailer, single shipper, point-to-point — fastest transit and full chain-of-custody.

Expedited

Time-critical freight — sprinter, straight-truck and team-driver expedites with under-hour cover.

Warehousing

Bonded and ambient warehousing, pick-and-pack, B2B and DTC fulfillment with WMS visibility.

Let’s move it

Have a shipment? Get rates in 10 min.

Tell us the origin, destination and mode. A Qeep specialist replies within the hour with live capacity, lane price, and a transit window you can actually plan around.

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