Full Truckload (FTL)
Logistics Term
Full Truck Load (FTL) Definition
Full truckload (FTL) refers to goods that fill a truck during transport. They can be from the port, warehouse, or any other place. In this case, the owner pays the total cost because their goods occupy the whole truck.
The driver doesn't have to stop when it comes to a full truckload. That means your goods are delivered fast. Any company offering full truckload services should fully insure your goods because anything can happen. Full truckload refers to goods that are more than six pallets.
Full Truckload - In The Field
It's also ideal for clients with fragile goods such as glass so that the carrier doesn't have to keep stopping to deliver other goods that could be dangerous to yours.
The goods are inspected, and a bill of lading (BOL) form is issued before loading them on a trailer for transport. Once delivered, this form is used as the reference point to confirm nothing was damaged during transport. A reliable FTL service provider should fully insure the goods because there are a lot of unforeseen problems.
