LTL/Partials | Notion

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Ship Freight That Doesn't Fill a Trailer

LTL/Partial postings let you move smaller shipments efficiently by sharing trailer space.

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What is LTL/Partial?

LTL (Less Than Truckload) and Partial postings are for freight that doesn't fill an entire trailer. These posting types let carriers see exactly how much space a shipment takes.

How LTL/Partial Works

When posting LTL/Partial freight, you specify:

Packaging type — Pallets, crates, drums, etc.
Piece count — How many units
Dimensions — Length, width, height of each unit
Linear feet — Automatically calculated based on your inputs (can be overridden)

LTL vs. Partial: What's the Difference?

In the freight industry, the terms are sometimes used differently. In Cargado, we combine them:

Term	General Definition
LTL	Typically 0–6 pallets. May move through multiple terminals and trailers via hub-and-spoke networks.
Partial	Typically 6+ pallets. Usually stays on one trailer with fewer transfers. You're buying "your space" on that trailer.

Because the line between LTL and Partial varies by market and carrier, Cargado treats them as one flexible posting type.

Why LTL/Partial Matters for Brokers

LTL/Partial postings help brokers move smaller shipments efficiently and match freight with the right capacity.

Flexible freight posting — Post smaller shipments alongside full truckload freight on the same platform