What is the  LTL class? The class is the number assigned to the LTL merchandise in the United States and Canada, according to its classification in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). This classification depends on the level of “transportability” of the merchandise, which is determined by characteristics of the merchandise such as its density, […]

For the suppliers in the food industry, using an FTL (Full Truckload), which is faster and safer, is more expensive when the loads are smaller than the truck capacity. The same thing happens when the load does not have the size needed for a PTL (Partial Truckload). The alternative that allows reducing expenses is choosing […]

In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about border-crossing and transloading of an LTL (Less than Truck Load) in Laredo. The location of Laredo, Texas, makes it one of the most important crossings on the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Mexicom Logistics and Mexicom USA can consolidate, deconsolidate, cross-dock, and […]

Shippers in Canada, the US, and Mexico recognize the importance to include freight forwarders in their supply chains for various reasons, such as flexibility, versatility, simplicity,  and cost-effectiveness. That is why many of them move their LTL shipments across the North American region using a freight forwarder. But how do they choose a freight forwarder […]

Here is a list of  what is included in an All-Inclusive Less Than Truckload freight rate: Door-to-Door transportation service. This means the transportation of the load from the pick-up address to the final destination. Border crossing fee. It refers to the transportation of the goods between the  USA border and the Mexican border. Customs brokerage […]

LTL rates calculation might be difficult to understand because there are many factors that play a role in the Less Than Truckload Freight transportation costs. LTL rates are based on weight, dimensions, equipment availability,  route, fuel,  density, handling, stowability and liability, among others.  Less Than Truckload rates get even trickier when it comes to international […]

In this post, we show you 4 of the benefits of shipping LTL freight. Remember the specs for the LTL loads: from 1 to 6 non-stackable pallets, with a total weight of no more than 10 000 pounds and whose measures do not exceed 12 linear feet. For more information on consolidated transport, you may […]

We have prepared this guide with the most essential information about the LTL transport service. If you are getting started in the world of LTL transport between the United States and Canada to Mexico,  this guide will be very useful for you. Do not forget to share and comment, we love answering our reader’s questions. […]