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LTL pricing, freight classes, density vs actual weight pricing, and when LTL beats FTL — a practical guide for small and mid-size shippers.
LTL freight — Less Than Truckload — is the right choice when your shipment doesn't fill a full trailer. Understanding how LTL pricing works helps you avoid unexpected billing adjustments.
LTL rates are based on freight class, weight, and lane. Your shipment is assigned a freight class (50–500) based on the NMFC classification of your commodity, which reflects density, stowability, handling characteristics, and liability. Higher class means higher rate per hundredweight.
LTL is typically more cost-effective when your shipment is under 10–12 pallets and under 15,000 lbs. Above that weight or pallet count, compare LTL vs FTL rates — at some point, filling the rest of a trailer is cheaper than paying LTL rates for high-class freight.
Weight adjustments: carrier re-weighs and charges more — prevent by weighing accurately. Class adjustments: carrier reclassifies freight — prevent by verifying NMFC class before booking. Dimensional adjustments: carrier measures and charges based on volume — prevent by providing accurate dimensions upfront.
IZY Logistics coordinates LTL freight through our carrier network, providing competitive rates and consolidated billing. Submit LTL freight details at izylogistics.com/quote for a same-day rate.
IZY Logistics is a licensed freight broker (MC #1615290) serving shippers across the United States. Get an all-in freight rate within 1 hour.
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