Using LTL For National Moving Services
If you’ve ever hired a moving company for a long-distance relocation, you know how costly it can be. Local movers might save you a few dollars, but might not be able to handle all the aspects of a cross-country or otherwise lengthy move.
Fortunately, C & S Transportation has a surprisingly affordable option using LTL shipping as a solution.
Is C & S Transportation a Moving Company?
C & S Transportation is in the business of moving cargo from one place to another—not the loading and unloading of personal belongings—but if you are willing to put in some woprk, we’ll say that C & S Transportation can be your moving company. As a full-service 3rd party logistics company, we offer:
- Administrative services.
- Freight bill auditing.
- Information management.
- Logistics consulting.
- Multimodal transportation services.
- Pre-and post-audit services.
- Customized transportation programs for truckload and LTL shipments.
In this blog, we’re highlighting our customized transportation programs LTL shipments because it allows us to offer customized moving services to homeowners.
How Can LTL Ship Boxes Cross Country?
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping saves our customers money on long-distance moves—whether you’re a business looking for a cost-effective shipping solution or a homeowner looking to move some belongings across country. This type of shipping combines items from more than one customer in a single truck, allowing you to pay only for the space your items take up rather than the entire vehicle.
LTL shipments generally weigh from 150 to 10,000 pounds. You can simply pack your items in boxes or crates and drop them off at a C & S Transportation terminal. They will combine your belongings with other people's items and ship them to your new destination.
Shipments under 150 pounds are better suited for parcel carriers, while those exceeding 10,000 pounds require full truckload (FTL) services. Our team will help you determine the best way to ship your items, whether by parcel, custom FTL, or custom LTL.
Tips for Using National Moving Services for LTL Shipping
These tips will help ensure a smooth ride for your items:
- When packing your items, follow freight transport guidelines so your items arrive safe and sound at the new estination. C & S Transportation can help you understand these guidelines.
- You are responsible for loading and unloading the items, so have someone help you if you need it.
- Not all LTL carriers are created equal. Be sure to choose a reputable carrier with a good track record, like with support from C & S Transportation.
- If you’re looking to move less than a truckload of items across country, then getting quotes from multiple LTL carriers is a good idea. That will help you get the best possible price.
How Do I Pay for National Moving Services for LTL Shipping?
With FTL trucking, the entire truck space belongs to one customer. Since the vehicle only moves their goods, they are wholly responsible for the cost. Clients using LTL freight split the total cost for service, with the other client sharing the total truckload space.
Your price for LTL freight is determined by the following:
- The amount of space your items occupy in the truck.
- The total distance from pickup to drop-off.
- The type/class of item shipped.
LTL shipping can be a great way to save money on national moving services. By partnering with C & S Transportation, you can get affordable, reliable LTL shipping for your next move.
Let’s Get Moving: Contact Us for LTL Shipping
Our solutions-based approach guides everything we do, including cost-effective national moving services through LTL. To learn more about this option, contact us in Nicholasville, KY, for service throughout the United States.
