How is a full-truckload (FTL) different from Less Than Truckload (LTL)?

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FTL and LTL are both non-containerised ground transportation. FTL uses the whole trailer for one customer, while LTL combines multiple shipments from different customers in one truck for smaller shipping volumes.

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