Know Your Ride Mastering Freight Types & Vehicles with EasyLoadPro.com

As a trucker, you're the backbone of the supply chain. But navigating freight types and vehicle capacities can be tricky. Let's break it down to maximize your earnings:

Know Your Ride Mastering Freight Types & Vehicles with EasyLoadPro.com

Freight Types:

Full Truckload (FTL)

• Payload: Haul massive loads (up to 44,000 lbs) needing direct delivery (think building materials)..

• Capacity: 11-26 standard pallets (48”x40”) in a 53-foot trailer.

• Loading:Dock High

• Best Uses:

• Large shipments requiring the entire trailer

• Vehicles Used:

• Semi-trucks with 48-53-foot trailers.

• Example: A manufacturer shipping a full load of building materials to a construction site would choose FTL for direct, efficient delivery

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

• Payload:Share trailers with other shipments (5,000-20,000 lbs) for medium-sized freight shipping consolidates smaller shipments from multiple customers into a single truck. Shippers pay for the portion of the trailer space they use.

• Capacity: 4-10 pallets.

• Loading: ground Level Or Dock High (Lift Gate)

• Best Uses:

• Small shipments that don’t require an entire trailer.

• Businesses aiming to share costs with other shippers.

• Non-urgent deliveries with flexible schedules

• Best uses

• Avg internal  Space:312″ x 98″ x 98″ or 1,200–1,800 cubic feet.

• Loading:  Ground Level Or Dock High

• Avg internal Cargo Space:164″ x 85″ x 76″ or400–1,000 cubic feet

• Loading: Ground Level or Dock High (with lift gate)

• Example: A small e-commerce company shipping 10 pallets of goods to multiple distribution centers would use LTL.

Small Truckload (STL) Shipping

• Payload: (or Partial Truckload)(up to 3500 lbs.) shipping groups shipments from multiple shippers into one truck, optimizing space without fully dedicating the vehicle to one load.  

• Capacity: 1-3 pallets,100-200 cubic feet. depending on shipment size and weight

• Avg internal Cargo Space:150″ x 52″ x 68″or 100–200 cubic feet.

• Loading: Ground Level

• Best Uses:

• Cargo van: Think perfect for small parcels, urgent deliveries, and urban areas.

• Box trucks: These are your workhorses, offering more space than a van and hauling capacity for regional deliveries or LTL shipments. 

• Straight Trucks: There are many types of straight trucks, so straight truck dimensions will vary; however, straight trucks tend to be larger than cargo vans and smaller than semi-trucks with movable trailers. like a U-Haul vehicle.

•  Best Uses:

• Think furniture stores delivering sofas or appliance deliveries. for local routes; semi-trucks for long hauls.

• Example: A medical supplier delivering urgent packages to hospitals would use a cargo van for speed and maneuverability

Diverse Commodities for Every Haul

EasyLoadPro.Com supports a wide range of commodities, making it easy to find loads that align with your experience and equipment:

• Agriculture: Livestock, grain, feed, and produce.

• Construction Materials: Lumber, steel, aggregates, and heavy machinery.

• Furniture: Residential or commercial furniture, including fragile items.

• Food & Pharmaceuticals: Perishable and frozen goods, plus medical supplies.

• Bulk Freight: Sand, soil, gravel, mulch, and feed.

• Specialized Freight: Windmill parts, modular homes, and oversized machinery.

Whatever you haul, EasyLoadPro.Com connects you with the loads that fit your expertise.

EasyLoadPro.com Your Co-Pilot

Feeling overwhelmed? EasyLoadPro.com simplifies freight management with tools like:

1. LoadAssist™: Smart Load Matching

• Drivers input details like trailer type, load size, and route preferences, and LoadAssist™ matches them with ideal freight opportunities.

• Benefit: Spend less time searching and more time driving.

2. Real-Time Booking Options

• OfferUp/OfferDown™: Negotiate rates in real time, ensuring fair deals for both shippers and carriers.

• LoadItNow™ : Instantly book urgent loads at fixed rates.

3. Use  LoadBook™ for  Seamless Documentation

• LoadBook™ automates load confirmations, invoices, and delivery receipts, so you can focus on the road.

• Benefit: No more paperwork headaches.

4. Leverage PowerPay™ for Guaranteed Payments

• PowerPay™ shippers pay upfront, and drivers receive payment within 48 hours of delivery.

• Benefit: Eliminate financial stress and improve cash flow.

5. Build Long-Term Partnerships

• Utilize FavoriteShipper/FavoriteCarrier™ to prioritize trusted partners, creating reliable relationships that lead to steady work.

The EasyLoadPro.Com Advantage

• Save Time: Automated tools simplify booking and paperwork.

• Boost Earnings: Maximize your profits with better load matching and fewer empty miles.

• Build Relationships: Foster trust with shippers for more consistent work.

• Stay Competitive: Leverage technology to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry

Unlock smarter negotiations, effortless matching, and seamless documentation with EasyLoadPro.Com.

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