Less-Than-Truckload
Freight That Fills Gaps
Share trailer space, cut per-unit costs, and move freight on your schedule — without waiting for a full load. Carolina Expressways connects shippers to Class I, regional, and specialty LTL carriers across 48 states.
LTL Freight at a Glance
LTL Freight — The Smart Move for Smaller Shipments
Less-than-truckload shipping is the backbone of regional and national supply chains, enabling businesses to move freight efficiently without paying for unused trailer space. When a shipment doesn't fill an entire trailer, LTL is the answer — your cargo shares space with other shippers' freight, and you only pay for the capacity you use.
Carolina Expressways gives you access to a deep network of Class I nationals, regional LTL carriers, and specialty providers. Our experienced team handles NMFC classification, carrier selection, pickup scheduling, and freight bill auditing so your team can focus on what matters.
Whether you're shipping weekly pallets or managing unpredictable freight volumes, our LTL program delivers competitive rates, reliable transit windows, and the visibility your supply chain demands.
When LTL Is the Right Move
- Shipments under 10,000 lbs that don't fill a full trailer
- 1–6 pallets moving regionally or nationally
- Freight with flexible 1–5 day transit windows
- Shippers who need cost-per-unit optimization vs. FTL
- B2B supply chains with consistent weekly volumes
- Businesses needing dock-to-dock or residential delivery
- Importers or exporters needing domestic leg coverage from port
Everything Your LTL Shipments Need
Carrier Network Access
Direct relationships with Class I nationals, regional carriers, and specialty LTL providers give your freight priority access across 48 states.
NMFC Classification Support
Our freight specialists accurately classify every shipment using NMFC guidelines, preventing costly reclassifications and ensuring you pay the correct rate from the start.
Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Live carrier API integrations deliver up-to-the-minute PRO tracking, exception alerts, and ETA updates across all carrier partners — accessible 24/7.
Freight Consolidation
Stack multiple smaller shipments heading the same direction into a single LTL move, reducing per-pallet costs and improving transit predictability.
Claims Management
Our team manages every step of the freight claims process — from filing to resolution — so you are not left navigating carrier paperwork alone.
Competitive LTL Pricing
Volume-based carrier contracts and dynamic rate shopping across our network consistently deliver below-market LTL pricing on every lane.
The Right LTL Solution for Every Lane
From Class I nationals to regional specialists, we match your freight with carriers built for your lane.
Class I National LTL
Standard 28-53 ft Trailers
FedEx Freight, XPO, Old Dominion, Estes, and ABF provide coast-to-coast coverage with published lane density and 1-5 day transit reliability.
Regional LTL Carriers
28-48 ft Trailers - Regional Density
Specialized regional providers offer faster transit and lower damage ratios in their home territories, ideal for high-frequency intrastate or regional lanes.
Volume LTL
6-18 Pallets - Volume Rates
For shipments too large for standard LTL but not quite FTL, volume pricing delivers significant cost savings while maintaining shared-space flexibility.
Expedited LTL
Time-Critical - Team-Driven
Time-critical LTL moves with guaranteed delivery windows, team-driver options, and carrier-priority loading for shipments that cannot be late.
From Quote to Delivery in Four Steps
A streamlined process that eliminates the back-and-forth and keeps your freight moving on schedule.
Quote and Classify
We gather shipment details, dimensions, weight, commodity, and origin/destination, then apply NMFC classification and pull rates across our carrier network.
Carrier Matching
Our team selects the optimal carrier based on lane density, service history, transit requirements, and competitive pricing for your specific freight.
Pickup and Transit
We schedule carrier pickup, provide BOL documentation, and monitor your shipment in transit with real-time PRO tracking and exception management.
Delivery and Invoice
Upon delivery confirmation, we audit the freight bill for accuracy, flag any discrepancies, and provide clean invoice documentation for your records.
LTL for Every Sector
Ready to Move Your Next LTL Shipment?
Get competitive rates, accurate classification, and real-time visibility on your next LTL move. Our team is available 24/7.