What is Volume & Footage LTL shipping?

Volume & Footage LTL is a service for freight that's too large for standard LTL but doesn't require a full truckload. Volume LTL shipments are typically greater than 8 linear feet, while Footage LTL shipments are billed based on the linear feet, or floor space, they occupy in a trailer. It's the right fit for larger shipments that fall between standard LTL and full truckload.

Volume & Footage LTL Freight Shipping

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What Is Volume & Footage LTL?

Volume LTL (also called footage-based LTL) prices your shipment based on the linear feet or volume it occupies in the trailer rather than an NMFTA freight class. This approach:

Eliminates freight class reclassifications and associated fees
Provides transparent, predictable costs
Is cost-effective for larger LTL loads that would otherwise be expensive to ship via standard class-based LTL
Avoids linear-foot caps and surprise accessorial charges

When to Use Volume LTL

Shipments of 5 to 14 pallets
Freight weighing over 4,000 to 10,000 pounds
High-density or hard-to-classify freight
Loads that frequently trigger reclassifications with standard carriers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volume & Footage LTL shipping?: Volume & Footage LTL is a service for freight that's too large for standard LTL but doesn't require a full truckload. Volume LTL shipments are typically greater than 8 linear feet, while Footage LTL shipments are billed based on the linear feet, or floor space, they occupy in a trailer. It's the right fit for larger shipments that fall between standard LTL and full truckload.