Truckload Capacity When and Where You Need It
Full truckload (FTL) shipping dedicates a trailer to your freight. Instead of moving through terminals with other shippers’ goods, a truckload shipment typically travels directly from pickup to delivery — making it a strong choice for large, heavy, or high-value loads.
Logistics-Now matches your freight with the right carrier and equipment every time. With access to more than 2,000,000 pieces of equipment through MODE Transportation, we work to secure capacity even during peak seasons and tight markets. Our team manages the entire process from booking through delivery, with real-time updates and proactive exception management.
Not quite a full load? LTL shipping may be more economical. Moving freight more than 500 miles on a plannable schedule? Intermodal rail can be a cost-effective alternative.
What Our Truckload Services Include
From equipment selection to delivery confirmation, we handle the details of every load.
Dry Van
Enclosed trailers for palletized and boxed freight that does not need temperature control.
Flatbed & Step-Deck
Open-deck equipment for freight that is loaded from the side or top, or too tall for an enclosed trailer.
Refrigerated
Temperature-controlled trailers for freight that must stay within a set temperature range.
Specialized Equipment
Equipment for loads with unique size, weight, or handling requirements.
Dedicated & Shared Options
Capacity options that match how often you ship and how much trailer space you need.
Exception Management
Real-time updates and proactive handling of delays or issues from booking through delivery.
Benefits of Full Truckload Shipping
Fewer Handoffs
Freight typically moves directly from pickup to delivery without terminal transfers.
Capacity in Tight Markets
A network of 50,000+ carriers and 2,000,000+ pieces of equipment to draw on during peak seasons.
The Right Equipment
Dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, step-deck, or specialized — matched to your freight.
One Point of Contact
Our team manages the load from booking through delivery.
Who Truckload Shipping Is For
Full truckload is a strong fit for:
- Shipments large or heavy enough to fill most of a trailer
- High-value or fragile freight that benefits from fewer handoffs
- Production and inventory moves between plants, warehouses, and customers
- Freight that needs specific equipment, such as flatbed or refrigerated
- Recurring volume on consistent lanes
- Seasonal peaks when capacity is harder to find
Choosing the Right Truckload Equipment
The right trailer depends on what you are shipping and how it needs to be loaded.
| Equipment | Typically used for |
|---|---|
| Dry van | Palletized, boxed, or floor-loaded goods that need protection from weather but not temperature control |
| Refrigerated | Food, beverages, and other freight that must stay at a controlled temperature |
| Flatbed | Building materials, machinery, and freight loaded by crane or forklift from the side or top |
| Step-deck | Taller freight that would exceed height limits on a standard flatbed |
| Specialized | Loads with unique dimensions, weights, or handling requirements |
How Our Truckload Process Works
Share Your Load Details
Tell us the origin, destination, dates, weight, dimensions, and equipment needs.
Match Carrier & Equipment
We source capacity from our network and match your freight to the right carrier and trailer.
Confirm & Dispatch
Pickup and delivery details are confirmed and the load is dispatched.
Track & Manage Exceptions
Real-time updates keep you informed, and our team proactively manages any issues in transit.
Deliver & Close Out
Delivery is confirmed and the shipment is closed out with you.
Why Choose Logistics-Now for Truckload
Powered by MODE Transportation, we connect you to one of the nation’s largest carrier networks, backed by leadership with more than 30 years of experience across truckload, flatbed, LTL, and parcel.
- 50,000+ carriers and 2,000,000+ pieces of equipment
- Dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, step-deck, and specialized options
- Dedicated and shared capacity options
- Management from booking through delivery
- Proactive exception management and real-time updates
“If you can't measure it, you can't manage it”
Truckload FAQs
What is the difference between truckload and LTL?
With truckload, a trailer is dedicated to your freight and usually travels directly from pickup to delivery. With LTL, your freight shares a trailer with other shippers and moves through carrier terminals. Truckload suits larger shipments; LTL suits smaller, palletized ones.
What types of truckload equipment are available?
We provide dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, step-deck, and specialized equipment, and match your freight with the right carrier and trailer for the load.
What is the difference between dedicated and shared truckload?
Dedicated capacity reserves the truck for your freight. Shared options let your freight move alongside other compatible freight, which can make sense when you do not need an entire trailer. We will recommend the option that fits your shipment.
Can you find truckload capacity during peak season?
Our access to more than 50,000 carriers and 2,000,000 pieces of equipment through MODE Transportation helps us find capacity even in tight markets. Sharing your shipping plans early always helps.