Less-than-truckload (LTL)

What is less-than-truckload?

A smaller load. Still a business priority.

Less-than-truckload, or LTL, describes freight that does not need a whole truck or trailer. It’s an option for pallets and larger items whose size, weight and handling needs call for a freight shipping plan.

Start with what you know: the number of pieces, their dimensions and where they need to go. Tell dispatch about loading access, delivery appointments and anything that needs extra attention.

PACEX truck transporting a less-than-truckload shipment

You know the freight. Now choose the timing.

When does it need to be there?

LTL is the shipment type. Premium, Basic Plus and Basic are the delivery categories. Share your preferred timing so dispatch can confirm what works for your freight and route.

Your shipment: Less-than-truckload / LTL — included when you start a quote below.
PremiumDirect & dedicated

Your schedule.
A dedicated run.

For smaller freight that needs a direct move around urgent deadlines or delivery appointments.

When to book24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Pickup & deliveryArranged around your requirements

For your LTL shipment

Dispatch confirms service eligibility, route availability and delivery timing for your freight.

Basic PlusSame business day

Pick up today.
Deliver today.

For smaller freight that can be booked ahead for same-day delivery on an eligible route.

When to bookBefore 1 PM · Monday–Friday
Pickup & deliverySame day, before 5 PM

For your LTL shipment

Dispatch confirms service eligibility, route availability and delivery timing for your freight.

BasicNext business day

More time.
A practical plan.

For planned smaller loads with next-business-day flexibility on an eligible route.

When to bookBefore noon · Monday–Friday
Pickup & deliveryPickup before 5 PM; delivery by 5 PM next business day

For your LTL shipment

Dispatch confirms service eligibility, route availability and delivery timing for your freight.

Dispatch confirms service, route availability and delivery timing. Weather, road conditions and cross-border requirements may affect timing. Basic and Basic Plus operate Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM.

Before you book

Smaller freight. A few useful answers.

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How do I know whether I need LTL or FTL?

LTL suits freight that does not need a whole truck or trailer. FTL reserves that space for one customer’s shipment. Share your shipment’s size, weight and handling needs with dispatch, especially if it cannot share space or needs a dedicated move.

Explore FTL

What information do you need for an LTL quote?

Provide the number of pallets or pieces, dimensions and weight of each handling unit, and whether the freight is stackable. Include pickup and delivery addresses, loading access, requested dates and any receiving appointments or site restrictions.

Can a smaller freight shipment have a dedicated run?

Discuss Premium service with dispatch when your freight needs dedicated pickup and delivery around your requirements. Premium dispatch is available 24/7. Dispatch confirms the equipment, route availability and timing before booking.

Discuss Premium LTL

Can I send LTL freight between Canada and the USA?

PACEX offers ground transportation across Canada and the USA. Share your locations, freight details and required dates so dispatch can review your cross-border route. Eligibility and timing depend on the shipment, available equipment and border requirements.

Explore cross-border shipping

Safety, quality & accountability

Safety matters.
So do standards.

A smaller shipment still deserves careful planning. Pallet dimensions, packaging and handling instructions all help define the move. PACEX’s quality and supply-chain security credentials give your business established standards to consider when choosing a carrier.

View our certifications
  • Consistent quality processes

    ISO 9001:2015 supports a structured approach to quality and continual improvement, with customer requirements at its centre.

  • Attention to supply-chain security

    PIP and C-TPAT participation reflects a commitment to stronger supply-chain security practices, including for freight moving between Canada and the USA.

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • FAST
  • PIP
  • C-TPAT

Hamilton roots. A wider reach.

A few pallets. Where do they need to go?

PACEX offers ground transportation across Canada and the USA, with a focus on the GTHA, Waterloo Region and Montreal. Share your exact addresses and freight details so dispatch can confirm LTL availability, pricing and timing.

Check your LTL route
01 / PickupYour shipping location

Freight size. Loading access. Timing. One conversation with dispatch.

02 / DeliveryYour destination
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