A term used for a motor carrier for hire transporting a truckload of cargo from one shipper at a time, as opposed to a less-than-truckload motor carrier that typically consolidates loads such that i [..]

The shipment by truck of a full load. A truckload usually qualifies for lower freight rate than smaller shipments.

1. A quantity of freight to which truckload rates apply or a shipment tendered as a truckload.2. A highway truck or trailer loaded to its carrying capacity. See Less-Than-Truckload.

Quantity of freight required to fill a truck. When used in connection with freight rates, the quantity of freight necessary to qualify a shipment for a truckload rate. Usually in excess of 10,000 poun [..]

Quantity of freight required to fill a truck. When used in connection with freight rates, the quantity of freight necessary to qualify a shipment for a truckload rate. Historical definition is a shipment of 10,000 pounds or more.

See FTL and LTL above.

Truckload rates apply where the tariff shows a truckload minimum weight. Charges will be at the truckload minimum weight unless weight is higher.

A truckload is defined as freight weighing 23,000 pounds or more or that occupies half or more than the trailer's capacity.

Full truckloads, also known as FTL or sometimes TL, utilizing van or flatbed trailers, depending upon shipment configuration.

Volume of cargo that fills a truck trailer—typically weighing about 4,500 kilograms or 10,000 pounds.