Truck & trailer transport

Let us handle your shipping, while you handle your business

Running a small to mid-sized business can sometimes mean not having enough time to properly manage your transportation needs. Fortunately, you have options and can partner with third-party logistics (3PL) and managed transportation companies, like MLI Shipping. We strive to be a valuable extension of your operations. We’ll improve your supply chain performance, make your operations more efficient and help reduce freight costs — all while designing a freight shipping strategy specifically for your business.

Our service includes:
  • Shipment strategy and planning
  • Logistics management and analysis
  • Freight carrier selection
  • Performance management and analysis
  • Dedicated support team
  • Technology platform integration
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Data analysis services
Long-term Managed Transportation Providers

As your managed transportation solutions partner, we’ll oversee and execute your less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL) and specialty freight shipping across your entire supply chain. From our first consultative discovery meetings with your team to day-to-day tactical performance to ongoing data analysis and review of KPIs — your goals become our goals. Our dedicated support team will become an integral part of your business and implement value-added solutions for continuous improvement.

truck & trailer transport

Our assets include a fleet of transports that can accommodate a variety of materials and move them from your location to our facility, or another destination of your choice. The fleet includes dry van trailers at 53 feet in length and standard flat-bed trailers.

FTL and LTL

Full Truckload (FTL): Full load transport is designed to ship items that can fill a 53-foot trailer. FTL transport is the best solution for certain customers with specific needs.

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): Less-than-truckload transport, on the other hand, is perfect for companies who want to ship smaller volumes —the price is calculated based on weight, volume and distance travelled.

No matter the type of shipment you choose, our technological infrastructure and cutting-edge fleet ensure a smooth journey from sending your order to delivering it.

Here are some of the factors you should consider when choosing whether LTL or FTL freight services make more sense for a shipment:

  • Number of pallets and size/weight limits. Generally, an LTL shipment weighs from 150 to 15,000 pounds, and includes up to 10 pallets. An FTL shipment is needed when a shipment exceeds 15,000 pounds and/or 10 pallets.
  • Cargo fragility. If your cargo is of a more fragile nature, or you’re just more worried about minimizing handling and risk of damage or theft, FTL may be the better option. With LTL shipments, your freight is sharing trailer space with other shipments and is going to be handled and moved around more.
  • Direct shipping or multiple stops? This factor is all about speed. FTL is usually the faster choice (and overnight freight is the fastest!), as it doesn’t have to wait around for trailers to be filled and proceeds directly to the destination. More stops and loading/unloading, as with LTL, means a longer delivery timeline. If you’re more concerned about cost and less concerned about speed, LTL can make more sense.
  • Partial loads vs. volume shipping. Within the FTL vs. LTL consideration, there are a few other options to be aware of. Volume shipping is a subset of LTL, and generally consists of loads of more than 6 pallets that weigh between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds. These larger LTL shipments can be a more economical option than going with FTL.
  • Partial truckloads are an area of FTL shipping that encompass 8 to 18 pallets and weigh between 8,000 and 27,500 pounds. These shipments share space with other cargo, but generally arrive faster than standard LTL freight.
  • Security needs. FTL shipments are generally more secure than LTL, since your freight is handled a lot less and is shipped straight to the consignee. If you have above-average concerns about the value and security of your shipment, which is especially important in international freight, spending more on FTL may be worth the peace of mind.
  • Special service and equipment requirements. With LTL freight, you have more flexibility on additional levels of service if they are needed. For example, if your freight requires “white glove” pickups or deliveries, lift gate services or freeze protection, LTL shipping is the way to go. Your service options are more simplified with FTL.