Glossary
FTL vs LTL
FTL (full truckload) means a shipment fills or is charged for an entire vehicle, while LTL (less-than-truckload) means a shipment shares vehicle space with other consignments.
FTL suits large shipments that fill a trailer or need a dedicated, direct run — it is simpler to plan and usually faster door to door. LTL (also called groupage) suits smaller shipments that can share space, lowering cost but adding handling and stops.
Choosing between FTL and LTL is a core planning and pricing decision a TMS supports through capacity tracking, multi-stop planning, and flexible rate rules.
See FTL vs LTL in a real TMS
Transportial puts these concepts to work in one operational platform — planning, tracking, documents, and finance.