FTL Freight (Full Truckload)

Shipping method for large orders filling an entire truck trailer, typically 6,720 pails per load.

FTL (Full Truckload) freight dedicates an entire truck trailer to a single shipment, offering the lowest per-unit shipping cost. A standard 53-foot trailer holds 56 pallets of M&M Industries 5-gallon pails, totaling 6,720 pails per truckload. FTL shipping eliminates handling at freight terminals, reducing transit time and damage risk compared to LTL.

Related Terms

• LTL Freight (Less-Than-Truckload)
• Pallet Quantity
• GMA Pallet

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