Less Than Truckload Freight Services for Flexible, Cost-Effective Shipping
ULS Freight delivers scalable Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight services that keep your supply chain agile and efficient. Whether you’re shipping a few pallets or skids across Ontario or to the U.S., our LTL solutions balance speed, cost savings, and reliability. From temperature-sensitive goods to general merchandise, our LTL carriers provide precise transport with no wasted space. With advanced load optimization, LTL tracking, and cross-border LTL shipping, ULS Freight helps you move smarter, reduce freight costs, and maintain schedule integrity.
Why Choose ULS for Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping?
Smart Freight Consolidation for Lower Costs
Our network leverages freight consolidation services to reduce shipping costs and environmental impact. We pair your load with compatible shipments to maximize truck space.
On-Time, Reliable Less Than Truckload Delivery
Our Ontario logistics company is known for delivering on-time LTL freight across Canada and the U.S. With real-time shipment tracking, your freight is always visible.
Scalable Shipping Options for Any Load Size
From small business orders to high-volume manufacturing parts, our LTL shipping services adapt to your exact needs without charging you for unused truck space.
Our Less Than Truckload Freight Service Offerings
Domestic & Cross-Border LTL Freight Canada–USA
From Canadian provinces like Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia to cross-border LTL shipping across the U.S. and Mexico, our less-than-truckload and partial load freight services are designed for fast, compliant, and cost-effective delivery. Trust our LTL freight service offerings to keep your supply chain moving across North America.
Specialized Handling for Diverse Partial Load Cargo
We expertly manage refrigerated LTL freight services, as well as palletized and crated shipments, ensuring temperature-sensitive goods, skids, and dry cargo are transported safely and securely. Whether pharmaceuticals or packaged freight, our team delivers reliable, temperature-controlled solutions tailored to your cargo needs.
E-Commerce Fulfillment & Small Business Freight Solutions
Perfect for growing retailers and distributors, our partial load transport and LTL freight fulfillment services help reduce last-mile delivery costs, improve shipping speed, and scale your operations effortlessly. Tap into our 3PL and fulfillment services to reach more customers with precision and efficiency.
What Makes ULS a Leading Less Than Truckload Freight Carrier?
Faster Turnarounds with Regional LTL Hubs
As a leading LTL freight company, ULS Freight uses strategically located regional hubs to speed up less-than-truckload shipping across Canada and into the U.S. Our agile network ensures faster turnarounds for your most time-sensitive LTL freight services.
Real-Time Shipment Visibility & Transparent Pricing
Track every shipment with GPS-enabled load tracking, live updates, and proactive alerts. Our LTL shipping company offers affordable LTL freight rates with no hidden costs, ensuring your shipping and delivery services stay predictable and budget-friendly.
Sustainable, Tech-Driven LTL Logistics
We optimize truck space with smart freight consolidation, reducing fuel use and emissions. It’s our way of supporting eco-friendly logistics solutions while maintaining reliability for your LTL freight and fulfillment services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Less Than Truckload Freight
Less than truckload freight (LTL freight) is a shipping method used when cargo does not require a full 48-foot or 53-foot trailer. Multiple shipments from different customers are consolidated into one truck, and each shipper pays only for the space their freight occupies.
This makes less than truckload freight a cost-effective solution for palletized shipments typically weighing between 150 and 15,000 pounds.
You should choose less than truckload freight when:
Your shipment is between 1–6 pallets
Your freight weighs between 150–15,000 lbs
You don’t need exclusive trailer use
Cost savings are a priority over fastest transit time
If your freight can fill an entire trailer or requires direct, uninterrupted transit, full truckload (FTL) may be the better option.
Less than truckload freight typically operates on a hub-and-spoke system:
Freight is picked up from your location.
It is transported to a local terminal.
Shipments are consolidated with other freight.
The truck moves via linehaul to destination hubs.
Freight is delivered to the final receiver.
Because freight is handled at multiple terminals, transit times may be slightly longer than full truckload shipping.
Less than truckload freight rates are based on several key factors:
Weight of the shipment
Freight class (NMFC classification)
Shipment dimensions and density
Distance (origin to destination mileage)
Accessorial services (liftgate, inside delivery, residential delivery)
Fuel surcharges
Accurate freight details help ensure transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
Yes. Most less than truckload freight is palletized or crated to reduce movement and minimize damage. Proper packaging, shrink-wrapping, corner protection, and secure labeling significantly lower risk.
For sensitive cargo, additional services such as liftgate delivery, appointment scheduling, and inside delivery can further protect your shipment.
Transit time depends on:
Shipping distance
Terminal locations
Border clearance (for cross-border shipments)
Weather and traffic conditions
Domestic shipments typically take 2–5 business days depending on distance, while cross-border less than truckload freight between Canada and the USA may take slightly longer due to customs processing.
Yes. Refrigerated less than truckload freight (LTL reefer service) is available for temperature-sensitive goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, and perishable products.
Temperature-controlled trailers maintain cold chain integrity while still allowing you to share trailer space with other compatible shipments.
Less than truckload freight is ideal for industries that ship smaller, frequent loads, including:
Retail & e-commerce
Manufacturing & automotive parts
Food & beverage distribution
Pharmaceuticals
Furniture & consumer goods
It allows businesses to ship efficiently without waiting to accumulate enough freight for a full truckload.
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