Less-than-truckload (LTL) refers to a shipping and freight method designed for transporting smaller shipments of goods that do not require a full truck’s capacity. It involves consolidating multiple smaller shipments from different shippers onto a single truck for transportation. This consolidation allows shippers to share transportation costs, making LTL a cost-effective solution for businesses with smaller quantities of freight. Specialized LTL carriers are skilled in efficiently managing and delivering these consolidated shipments, providing a reliable and economical option for transporting smaller loads.