Definitions #
A type of freight shipping for small shipments that don't fill an entire truck, where multiple shippers share space.
Technical Road freight mode where shipments under standard truckload volume are consolidated, billed by class and weight, and handled via hub-and-spoke networks.
Example Small manufacturers often use LTL shipping to reduce costs when they don't have full truckloads.
The term used to describe freight that weighs between 150 and 10,000 pounds in the industry.
Technical A transportation service category with specific tariffs based on NMFC class, density, and accessorial charges.
Etymology #
Less-than meaning 'not reaching' + truckload, from truck (from Latin trochus, 'wheel') + load (Old English lad).
Collocations #
- LTL carrier 零担运输承运人
- LTL rates 零担费率
- LTL shipping 零担运输
Real Business Examples #
- Small manufacturers often use LTL shipping to reduce costs when they don't have full truckloads.
- The LTL carrier picked up multiple shipments from different shippers at the distribution center.
- Please confirm the LTL rates for a shipment of 500 kg from Chicago to Dallas.
Register & Variants #
- Register: neutral
- BrE/AmE: 美式英语中更常用
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: LTL freight, partial truckload
- Antonyms: full truckload (FTL)
Common Errors #
- 把 LTL 和 partial truckload 混淆，两者概念相同但术语不同。 LTL 是行业标准术语，partial truckload 通常指更大体积的部分装载，可能采用直接运输。
- 误以为 LTL 只按重量计费。 LTL 费率基于重量、体积、货类（NMFC class）和附加服务。
Confusable Terms #
- Full truckload (FTL) vs Less-Than-Truckload
- FTL 是独占整车，LTL 是拼车共享。
Frequently Asked Questions
什么类型的货物适合 LTL？?
通常重量在 150 至 10,000 磅之间，且不需要独占整车的货物。
LTL 如何计算运费？?
根据货物重量、体积、货类和运输距离。
Published: 2026-09-25 Category: Freight