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To create a LTL (less-than-truckload) shipment, you'll need a FedEx Freight account. If you don't have one, open an account to get started.
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What is LTL freight?

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Choose FedEx Freight service

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Cross-border and specialized shipping

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FAQs

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What is LTL freight?

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LTL (less-than-truckload) freight is a shipment that typically weighs more than 150 lbs.1 It travels by truck, but only needs a portion of the trailer space. And it's easily moved with a forklift or pallet jack. You can ship FedEx Freight within the U.S. and to Canada and Mexico. Learn the basics of LTL.
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FedEx Freight® Priority has the fastest published transit times of any nationwide LTL service.
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We’re the first nationwide LTL carrier to not require a handwritten Bill of Lading.
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FedEx Freight was one of the first LTL carriers to become ISO 9001 certified.
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Choose FedEx Freight service options

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Find the LTL freight option that fits your shipping needs. You may also be able to request a specific date or delivery time, depending on the service.
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FedEx Freight® Priority
Get delivery typically in 1–3 days (depending on origin and destination). Ship throughout the contiguous U.S., with extensive service to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.
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FedEx Freight® Economy
Trade time and speed for savings, with delivery typically in 3–6 days. Ship to multiple North American destinations, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
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FedEx Freight Direct
Deliver big shipments right to your customer’s business or residence, or even through the door. Choose the FedEx Freight Direct service level that works best for your business.
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Freight delivery options
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FedEx Freight® Priority Plus

You can request a delivery time, or delivery one day earlier than the published FedEx Freight Priority transit time. Call 1.800.845.4636 or email priorityplus@fedex.com.

A.M. Delivery

You can choose delivery by 10:30 a.m. on the standard delivery date, depending on your location. Check your destination ZIP code eligibility See the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff for applicable surcharges.

To request A.M. Delivery, choose this as one of your shipping options when creating your shipment online. If you're filling out your Bill of Lading by hand, check "A.M. Delivery" under the "Optional" service options. Also write "A.M. Delivery" in the special instructions section of your Bill of Lading.

Close of Business Delivery

You can choose 5 p.m. delivery on the standard delivery date and your shipment will arrive on its scheduled due day by the end of the business day. Delivery is available throughout the contiguous 48 states. See the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff for special handling fees.

To request Close of Business Delivery, choose this as one of your shipping options when creating your shipment online. If you're filling out your Bill of Lading by hand, check "Close of Business" under the "Optional" service options. Also write "Close of Business" in the special instructions section of your Bill of Lading.

Retail delivery solutions

Get benefits that go beyond standard LTL services. FedEx Freight Retail Flex is a contract-only service. It helps you strengthen customer relationships, minimize financial penalties, and streamline distribution.

  • It helps ensure on-time delivery to avoid late fees.
  • Every handling unit is accounted for to reduce incomplete shipments and chargebacks.
  • You have access to supply chain experts who can provide tailored shipping strategies.

Choose from three options.

  1. Retail Must Arrive: The shipment must arrive within the retailer’s required delivery window.
  2. Retail In Full: All handling units must be present before delivery.
  3. Retail Customized Solution: If Retail Must Arrive or Retail in Full doesn’t meet your needs, we can personalize services for you.

Contact us at 1.800.845.4636 (7 a.m.–5 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday) or email fedexretailflex@fedex.com.

Expanded reach, elevated handling

International and offshore shipping

When you ship LTL freight to Canada or Mexico with FedEx Freight, you get a streamlined brokerage and transportation experience. Our Freight International Services (FIS) team will monitor your shipments, review your paperwork, and follow up with customs. You can reach them at FIS@fedex.com.

  • You can ship LTL freight to Canada and Mexico with FedEx Freight® Priority. You can ship LTL freight to Canada with FedEx Freight® Economy.
  • Call 1.866.FXF.INTL if you need standard cross-border services (e.g., schedule a pickup, manage your account).
  • Get details about offshore shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Get transit times
See typical transit times by service.
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View transit maps
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Find locations
Locate a FedEx Freight service center.
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Look up a facility
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Compare rates
See freight rates from multiple carriers.
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Try LTL Select
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FedEx Freight specialized solutions

For freight that's more complex, like oversized shipments, time-critical deliveries, or loads that need special handling.

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Get it with extra flexibility
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FedEx Custom Critical

For shipments that require custodial control, added security, or temperature management from start to finish.

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Get it with extra care
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FAQs

I need help with international freight shipping, but I don’t have an account rep. What's my next step?
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Give us a call at 1.866.FXF.INTL. We can help or direct you to the right person.
How long does LTL freight shipping take?
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It depends on your shipment’s origin, destination, and the service option you choose. With FedEx Freight Priority, your shipment will typically arrive within 1–3 days. With FedEx Freight Economy, it will typically arrive within 3–6 days.
How do I pack LTL freight?
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Most LTL freight is shipped on pallets. It’s more efficient and helps reduce damage to your items. To learn how to correctly pack your freight and keep it safe in transit, see our freight packaging guidelines.
What is a Bill of Lading?
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A Bill of Lading is a document used to ship LTL freight and is required for all domestic and international LTL shipments, including those through a freight forwarder. Customers have the option to create a Bill of Lading online, or by filling out a manual Bill of Lading by hand. Learn more about Bills of Lading.
How is shipping freight different from shipping packages?
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LTL freight typically weighs at least 150 lbs., but doesn’t take up a full truckload. It’s usually shipped on pallets and is easily moved with a forklift or pallet jack. It requires a Bill of Lading and sometimes other forms, depending on your shipment’s destination.
What’s the difference between less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight?
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Less-than-truckload freight doesn’t take up all the space of a truck trailer. Full-truckload freight does, or it meets the weight limits of the truck trailer.
How are LTL freight rates calculated?
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LTL freight shipping rates are calculated based on dimensions and weight (including packaging), freight classification, and shipping service. They’re affected by origin and destination, surcharges, and discounts. Learn more about calculating freight shipping costs.

Have questions?

Reach out to your account rep, visit our support page, or call FedEx Freight Customer Support at 1.866.FXF.4LTL.
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1As a general guideline, FedEx Freight considers the following criteria for shipments to be considered less-than-truckload (LTL):

  • Shipment utilizes less than 15 feet and either of the following conditions apply:

    • Is less than 5 feet wide, or
    • An article identical in size and shipping form to the largest article in the shipment will also fit

  • Shipment weight is less than 15,000 pounds

  • Single pallet weight is less than 2,000 pounds

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