Glossary
LTL
Definition
Shipping one or a few pallets on a truck shared with other shippers, priced by weight, freight class, distance and accessorials.
Where the guide uses it
- 3PL accessorial fees: a complete list of 40+ warehouse charges
- How 3PLs bill LTL and FTL freight on B2B orders
- 3PL receiving fees: per pallet vs. carton vs. unit vs. hour
- B2B and wholesale pick fees: each vs. case vs. pallet pick
- How carrier rate increases (GRIs) reach your 3PL invoice
- How 3PL pricing works: an overview of the rate card
- How 3PLs bill shipping: pass-through, markup or their own rate card