LTL freight shipping,a desk that picks up.
Less-than-truckload and partial truckload — quoted instantly across our carrier panel and managed by a U.S.-based desk when you need a human on the line.
LTL size
≤12 linear ft · ≤10,000 lbs
Carriers
National LTL panel
Quote time
Under a minute
Support
U.S.-based desk
Terminal & shared-trailer freight
LTL when it fits — partial when it doesn't
LTL moves palletized freight through carrier terminal networks — cost-effective for smaller shipments. Partial truckload covers the gap when you're too big for LTL but don't need a dedicated trailer. Our quote wizard picks the right mode from your dimensions and weight.
- LTL: ≤12 linear ft and ≤10,000 lbs — compare national and regional carriers instantly
- Partial: above LTL size, up to 32 linear ft and 30,000 lbs — no terminal handoffs
- Freight class, accessorials, and limited-access handled in the quote flow
Carrier network
Shop rates across top LTL carriers
We compare your lane across national and regional LTL providers — you pick the rate and service level that fit.
LTL vs partial vs truckload
Our platform uses the same size thresholds on every quote — here's how the three modes break down.
What we quote
Three ways to move mid-size freight
LTL for terminal-network efficiency, partial when you need trailer space without a full truck — all quoted through the same wizard.
Compare carriers, book, and track — in one place.
Multi-carrier LTL and partial quoting with a desk behind it when the lane, class, or accessorials need a human.
Every major LTL carrier, one quote.
Compare LTL and partial options across our carrier panel — pick the trade-off between price, transit, and service level.
Carriers
National panel
Quote time
Under a minute
Modes
LTL · Partial
Temperature controlled
Refrigerated LTL for perishables and pharma.
Temp-controlled equipment and lane-specific carrier matching through our refrigerated LTL desk — quoted separately from dry van LTL.
Speed
Instant quotes
Most lanes return rates in under a minute. Book online or loop in our desk when the lane is tricky.
Support
Expert brokers
U.S.-based help for reclass questions, accessorials, limited access, and account management.
LTL basics
Freight class help
Estimate NMFC class before you quote — under-declaring is the most common source of LTL billing surprises.
What shippers say
Real feedback from customers who ship LTL and partial with us.
“Freight Sidekick is a great company!! Katie, the dispatcher, communicated the driver’s location throughout the trip from Los Angeles to…”
“Excellent prices, and good communication with the shipping company.”
“Thank you for your prompt response. Every company need a good sidekick.”
LTL & partial FAQs
Common questions before you quote your first LTL or partial shipment.
Find LTL Trucking in Your State
Explore state-specific ltl trucking services, commodities, and information.
Ready to quote LTL or partial?
Single shipment, recurring lanes, or freight that's outgrown LTL — pick the path that fits.