Less-Than-Truckload
Freight Solutions
Cost-effective LTL shipping for 1-6 pallets with nationwide coverage, competitive rates, reliable carriers, and real-time tracking
LTL Service Offerings
Comprehensive LTL shipping services tailored to your specific needs and requirements
Standard LTL
Standard LTL shipping for freight that fits on pallets and doesn't require special handling. 1-5 day transit depending on distance. Cost-effective for regular business shipping needs.
Key Features:
- ✓1-5 day delivery
- ✓All 50 states
- ✓Standard handling
- ✓Dock-to-dock
- ✓Tracking included
- ✓Competitive rates
Best For: Regular business shipments, non-urgent freight, dock-equipped facilities
Expedited LTL
Faster LTL service with guaranteed delivery windows and priority handling. Reduced transit times (1-3 days) with fewer terminal transfers. Perfect for time-sensitive freight that doesn't justify FTL.
Key Features:
- ✓1-3 day delivery
- ✓Guaranteed service
- ✓Priority handling
- ✓Fewer transfers
- ✓Time-definite delivery
- ✓Premium tracking
Best For: Time-sensitive shipments, critical parts, just-in-time inventory, urgent replenishments
Volume LTL
For larger LTL shipments (6-10 pallets) that don't quite fill a truck. Better rates than standard LTL with improved handling (less mixing with other freight). Bridge between LTL and FTL.
Key Features:
- ✓6-10 pallets
- ✓Better rates than standard LTL
- ✓Less handling
- ✓Faster transit
- ✓Partial truckload service
- ✓Cost savings
Best For: Large LTL loads, regular bulk shipments, distribution to multiple locations
Time-Definite LTL
LTL service booked to a specific delivery date and time window, committed with the carrier at booking and monitored through transit. Highest service level with white-glove handling and proactive monitoring.
Key Features:
- ✓Committed date & time window
- ✓Tracked against the committed window
- ✓White-glove handling
- ✓Proactive monitoring
- ✓Dedicated support
- ✓Premium service
Best For: Critical deadlines, high-value freight, trade show deliveries, production line supplies
Liftgate Service
Pickup or delivery service for locations without a loading dock. Hydraulic liftgate on truck lowers freight to ground level for safe unloading without a dock or forklift.
Key Features:
- ✓No dock required
- ✓Residential delivery
- ✓Ground-level service
- ✓Driver assistance
- ✓Small business friendly
- ✓Pallet jack provided
Best For: Residential addresses, small businesses, retail stores, locations without docks
Inside Delivery
Driver brings freight inside the building instead of just to the dock or curb. Useful for locations without material handling equipment or where freight needs to go to specific rooms.
Key Features:
- ✓Inside building delivery
- ✓Driver assistance
- ✓No dock needed
- ✓Residential service
- ✓Retail locations
- ✓Room of choice
Best For: Residential deliveries, retail stores, offices, small businesses, apartment complexes
Appointment Delivery
Schedule specific delivery day and time window. Ensures someone is present to receive freight. Required for high-security buildings, businesses with limited receiving hours, or residential deliveries.
Key Features:
- ✓Scheduled time window
- ✓Guaranteed presence
- ✓2-4 hour windows
- ✓Advance notice
- ✓Confirmation call
- ✓Flexible scheduling
Best For: Businesses with limited hours, high-security facilities, residential, trade shows
Freeze Protection
Temperature-controlled LTL service to protect freight from freezing during cold weather. Heated trailers or blanket wrapping. Essential for liquids, electronics, and temperature-sensitive products.
Key Features:
- ✓Heated trailers
- ✓Blanket protection
- ✓Winter shipping
- ✓Temperature monitoring
- ✓Prevents freezing
- ✓Damage prevention
Best For: Liquids, paints, chemicals, electronics, food products, pharmaceuticals
LTL Account Management
Comprehensive account management services with competitive rates, nationwide coverage, and dedicated support for all your LTL freight needs
LTL Rates & Pricing
Competitive LTL shipping rates with volume discounts and transparent pricing. No hidden fees, flexible payment terms, and instant freight quotes for cost-effective shipping
- ✓Free freight quotes
- ✓Volume discounts
- ✓No hidden fees
- ✓Flexible payment terms
Coverage Areas
Nationwide LTL coverage with regional and cross-country shipping options. Service to all 50 states with residential delivery and liftgate service available
- ✓All 50 states coverage
- ✓Canada shipping
- ✓Residential delivery
- ✓Liftgate service available
Transit Times
Reliable LTL transit times with guaranteed delivery windows. Fast 1-5 day delivery options with expedited LTL shipping available for time-sensitive freight
- ✓1-5 day delivery
- ✓Expedited options
- ✓Guaranteed service
- ✓Real-time updates
Tracking & Support
Advanced shipment tracking and dedicated support for LTL freight. Real-time tracking with proof of delivery and proactive shipment alerts
- ✓Real-time tracking
- ✓Proof of delivery
- ✓Dedicated support rep
- ✓Proactive alerts
Our Carrier Network
We partner with 500+ LTL carriers nationwide, from national carriers with coast-to-coast networks to regional specialists with superior local coverage. Our multi-carrier approach ensures you get the best combination of rate, service, and reliability for every shipment.
Tier 1 - National LTL Carriers
Coast-to-coast coverage with extensive terminal networks and consistent service nationwide
Coverage:
All 50 states, Canada, Mexico
Terminals:
200+ nationwide terminals
Transit:
1-5 days depending on distance
Best For:
Long-haul shipments, consistent national coverage
Tier 2 - Regional LTL Carriers
Multi-state coverage with superior service levels within their regions
Coverage:
Regional hubs (West, Midwest, South, Northeast)
Terminals:
25-75 regional terminals
Transit:
1-3 days within region, faster than national
Best For:
Intra-regional shipping, better service levels
Regions:
Tier 3 - Local & Specialized Carriers
Metro-focused and specialized carriers for unique requirements
Coverage:
Metro areas and specialized routes
Terminals:
5-20 local terminals
Transit:
1-2 days, often same-day available
Best For:
Metro delivery, specialized handling, faster service
Specializations:
Multi-Carrier Advantages
- ✓Rate shopping across 500+ carriers for best price
- ✓Backup carriers if capacity constrained
- ✓Specialized carriers for unique requirements
- ✓Regional carrier expertise in local markets
- ✓Volume discounts negotiated and passed to clients
- ✓Carrier performance monitoring and scorecards
Carrier Selection Criteria
We evaluate carriers on:
- →On-time delivery performance (OTIF %)
- →Damage claims ratio
- →Transit time consistency
- →Coverage area and terminal network
- →Technology and tracking capabilities
- →Customer service responsiveness
- →Insurance and liability coverage
- →Equipment availability (liftgate, temp control, etc.)
Accessorial Services Explained
Accessorial services are additional services beyond standard dock-to-dock LTL delivery. Each accessorial adds cost but provides necessary services for specific shipping scenarios. Understanding accessorials helps you plan and budget accurately.
How to Minimize Accessorial Fees
- ✓Provide complete and accurate shipper/consignee information
- ✓Ship from/to dock-equipped commercial addresses when possible
- ✓Consolidate shipments to reduce per-shipment fees
- ✓Communicate special requirements upfront (carrier can plan)
- ✓Be ready for pickup/delivery (avoid storage and redelivery fees)
- ✓Properly classify freight (avoid overlength/overweight surprises)
Benefits of LTL Shipping
Key advantages of choosing LTL for your freight needs
Cost Efficiency
Only pay for the trailer space you use. Sharing transportation costs with other shippers reduces cost per pound compared to FTL for small loads.
Scalability
Ship 1 pallet or 6 pallets—LTL accommodates varying shipment sizes. No need to wait until you have a full truckload to ship.
Nationwide Coverage
Access to 500+ carriers with 5,000+ terminals means service to virtually any address in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Flexibility
Schedule pickups when convenient. Daily service available in most markets. No need to coordinate full truckload volumes.
Tracking & Visibility
Real-time tracking through carrier portals. Proof of delivery, BOL scanning, and shipment milestones keep you informed.
Environmental Benefits
Shared truckload capacity reduces carbon footprint. Fewer trucks on the road with consolidated shipments.
Industries We Serve
LTL shipping solutions for diverse industry needs
Manufacturing
Typical Shipments
Raw materials, component parts, finished goods
LTL Use Case
Distributing partial loads to multiple customers, receiving materials from suppliers
Average Frequency
5-10 shipments per week
Wholesale Distribution
Typical Shipments
Product replenishment, retail store delivery
LTL Use Case
Sending 1-6 pallets to retail locations, drop-ship to end customers
Average Frequency
Daily shipments
Retail
Typical Shipments
Store replenishment, seasonal inventory, displays
LTL Use Case
Receiving inventory from distributors, vendor-direct shipments
Average Frequency
Multiple times per week
Construction
Typical Shipments
Building materials, tools, equipment
LTL Use Case
Job site deliveries, materials not requiring full truckload
Average Frequency
Project-dependent, often weekly
Furniture & Home Goods
Typical Shipments
Furniture pieces, home decor, fixtures
LTL Use Case
Residential delivery, retail store shipments
Average Frequency
3-5 times per week
Often requires liftgate and inside delivery
Electronics & Technology
Typical Shipments
Computer equipment, displays, peripherals
LTL Use Case
Office deliveries, retail stock, warranty replacements
Average Frequency
Daily for larger companies
Higher freight class due to liability
Food & Beverage
Typical Shipments
Dry goods, packaged foods, beverages
LTL Use Case
Restaurant supply, retail distribution
Average Frequency
Weekly or bi-weekly
May require freeze protection in winter
Automotive Parts
Typical Shipments
Replacement parts, accessories, tires
LTL Use Case
Dealership supply, repair shop deliveries
Average Frequency
Daily shipments
Often expedited due to down vehicles
Healthcare & Medical
Typical Shipments
Medical equipment, supplies, furniture
LTL Use Case
Hospital/clinic deliveries, medical office supply
Average Frequency
2-3 times per week
Inside delivery often required
What We Run Out of Valencia
Alvy runs one warehouse — 53,000 square feet in Valencia, California — and your inventory sits in it, racked or floor-stacked, handled by our own team. Nothing is scattered across a network of subcontracted sites you will never see. For shippers moving high-value goods, that is the whole argument: one building you can walk, one team you can hold accountable, and no third party in the middle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about LTL shipping
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Strategic California Coverage
Our Valencia, California facility sits on the I-5 corridor just north of Los Angeles, putting us within reach of the state's major ports, airports, and freight lanes. From there we route shipments across California and out to the rest of the country.