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Full Truckload · FTL

Your freight,one dedicated trailer.

Van, flatbed, refrigerated, and specialized truckload — quoted instantly on our platform and managed by a U.S.-based desk with single-point-of-contact account management.

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Equipment

Van · Flat · Reefer · Specialized

Capacity

Up to 53 ft · 48k lbs

Lead time

Same-day to 48 hrs

Support

U.S.-based desk

Freight Sidekick dry van truckload trailer loaded at a dock

Dedicated capacity

Truckload freight, managed end to end

Full truckload means your freight rides alone — no terminal handoffs, no co-mingling, point-to-point from pickup to delivery. We combine live rate shopping with a broker desk that picks up when the load gets complicated.

  • Dedicated trailer for the full shipment — typical above 32 linear ft or 30,000 lbs
  • Van, flatbed, reefer, step deck, conestoga, RGN, and power-only coverage
  • Spot quotes in seconds; contract pricing through our RFP flow
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Where to start

One load, a lane list, or a whole project?

Truckload covers a wide range of shipper needs — pick the path that matches where you are in the planning process.

Spot truckload

Get an instant quote

One origin, one destination, one trailer — compare live truckload rates and book in minutes.

Start a quote

Recurring lanes

Run an RFP

Upload your lane file and get competitive carrier pricing across 10+ lanes — contract or spot structure.

Submit lanes

Multi-shipment

Freight projects

Plant moves, rollouts, and coordinated multi-shipment freight — one PM, one timeline, rolling reporting.

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Truckload vs partial vs LTL

The right mode depends on shipment size, urgency, and how much handling your freight can tolerate.

Full truckload (FTL)
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>32 linear ft or >30,000 lbs
Dedicated trailer, no terminal handling
1-3 day lead time on most lanes
Priced per-mile + fuel surcharge
Partial truckload
Sweet spot for mid-size loads
Above LTL size, up to 32 linear ft and 30,000 lbs
Shared trailer, no terminal handling
Pay only for linear feet used
Less damage risk than LTL
LTL
Small shipments, terminal network
≤12 linear ft and ≤10,000 lbs
Terminal handoffs (more handling)
Requires freight class; can be reclassed
Best for packaged, palletized freight

Equipment

Every trailer type we book

Pick the trailer that fits your load, dimensions, and handling requirements — each card links to the full spec page.

Van
Van
53 feet · 45,000 lbs · Air-ride
Flatbed
Flatbed
48-53 feet · 48,000 lbs · Secured
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
48-53 feet · 43,000 lbs · Temp Control
Step Deck
Step Deck
48-53 feet · 48,000 lbs · Low Deck
Specialized
Specialized
RGN · Lowboy · Over-dimensional
Conestoga
Conestoga
48-53 feet · 48,000 lbs · Tarp Frame
Straight Truck
Straight Truck
10-26 feet · 26,000 lbs · Single Frame
Power-Only
Power-Only
Tractor Only · Customer Trailer · Tow-away

How we work

Digital tools, traditional service

Three pillars behind every truckload we move — technology to quote and track, a carrier network to cover capacity, and a desk that answers the phone.

1
Technology
Instant truckload quotes, digital booking, and shipment visibility — built so you spend less time chasing status and more time running your operation.
Instant quotesDigital platformLive tracking
2
Network
Vetted asset-based and asset-light carriers across van, flatbed, reefer, and specialized equipment — with the capacity to cover spot and contract lanes.
Vetted partnersNationwide coverageReliable capacity
3
Customer service
Single-point-of-contact account management when you want a desk on the line — not a ticket queue.
Phone supportDedicated managerCustom solutions

What to include in your freight RFQ

The completeness of your request directly affects how accurate and competitive your quote is.

1. Lane
Specific pickup and delivery cities or ZIP codes — not just state-to-state. Lane density is a huge cost driver.
2. Equipment
Van, flatbed, reefer, or specialized — see the cards above or browse all equipment types.
3. Cargo specs
Commodity, total weight, dimensions, pallet count, palletized vs loose, hazmat class if applicable.
4. Pickup window
Date range, dock hours, appointment requirements, dock-vs-liftgate. Tight windows narrow the carrier pool.
5. Delivery requirements
Appointment vs FCFS, residential, inside delivery, limited access — each is an accessorial line item.
6. Frequency
One-off, recurring, or contract volume? Recurring lanes qualify for RFP pricing with discount tiers.

Have all six? Our instant quote tool walks you through them and returns rates in under a minute.

Truckload FAQs

Quick answers to the questions shippers ask most about full truckload.

Standard truckload bookings need 24-48 hours of lead time for most lanes. Spot-market loads on dense lanes (e.g., LA to Phoenix) can often book same-day. Long-haul or specialized equipment (RGN, multi-axle) typically needs 3-5 days. We surface expected lead time on the quote so you can plan.

Ready to move truckload freight?

Spot load, lane list, or coordinated project — pick the path that fits your scope.

Instant truckload quote
One load · live rates
Compare van, flatbed, and reefer rates for a single shipment — book online or call the desk.
Volume & contract RFP
10+ lanes · upload a file
Recurring lanes and transportation budgets — upload your lane spreadsheet and get carrier feedback in 24-48 hours.
Freight projects
Multi-shipment · single PoC
Plant moves, OEM rollouts, and construction phases — coordinated truckload with rolling status reporting.