Direct transit
Move freight from pickup to destination with fewer intermediate handling points.
DOMESTIC FREIGHT
Full truckload freight, coordinated end to end.
When your shipment needs the space and focus of a dedicated trailer, Full Truckload keeps freight moving directly from pickup to destination with fewer handling points along the way.
Dedicated trailer transportation
What full truckload means.
Full Truckload (FTL) is designed for shipments that require most or all of a trailer, or when dedicated capacity makes more sense for the route, timing or characteristics of the freight.
Equipment and coordination are aligned around your shipment, with a dedicated move from pickup to destination.
Full truckload advantages
The advantages of a dedicated move.
Fewer touchpoints
Keep freight on dedicated trailer capacity instead of sharing a multi-stop move.
Dedicated capacity
Use the trailer capacity your shipment requires, with equipment selected around the freight and route.
When FTL is the right call.
Freight volume, delivery requirements and shipment characteristics can make dedicated capacity the more practical solution.
Larger shipments
Freight that uses most or all of a trailer, including high-volume replenishment.
Handling requirements
Shipments that benefit from fewer transfers and handling points.
Timing and appointments
Time-sensitive or appointment-driven freight that needs a coordinated plan.
Equipment and routes
Dedicated equipment requirements or longer domestic and cross-border moves.
Not every shipment requires a full trailer. Share your shipment details to evaluate whether FTL or another transportation option makes more sense.
Equipment matched to the freight.
Dry van
Enclosed transportation for palletized and packaged general commodity freight.
Refrigerated / reefer
Temperature-controlled transportation for freight with environmental requirements.
Flatbed and step deck
Open-deck options for oversized, irregular and equipment freight.
Expedited
Transportation planning for tighter pickup and delivery requirements.
Cross-border
Coordination for freight moving between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Specialized transportation
Options for shipments that require more than a standard trailer.
How it works
How full truckload shipping works.
Tell us about the freight
Share the origin, destination, freight details, timing and equipment requirements.
Coordinate the solution
Evaluate shipment requirements and coordinate the appropriate transportation plan.
Get freight moving
Coordinate pickup and keep communication connected as freight moves toward delivery.
Follow through on delivery
Stay connected through delivery and the next steps for the shipment.
U.S. Freight Markets
Truckload planning between U.S. freight markets.
Plan dedicated truckload transportation around your U.S. origin and destination. Equipment needs, pickup readiness and receiving conditions determine the transportation approach for each shipment.
The map provides geographic context, not a list of available lanes. Confirm equipment, capacity and timing for your specific truckload move before booking.
Industry use cases
Connect the next step in your supply chain.
Inventory, materials and finished products move between suppliers, facilities, distribution centers and customers. FTL can support larger replenishment and production-related shipments.
For health and beauty businesses, freight planning connects product packaging, production and retail replenishment.
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Why Prisma Freight.
Full truckload transportation depends on communication, coordination and the ability to respond when plans change.
Responsive communication
Keep conversations connected around the shipment.
Flexible coordination
Align freight requirements with the transportation plan.
Shipment visibility
Stay connected as freight moves toward delivery.
Multiple freight solutions
Evaluate other transportation options when FTL is not the right fit.
FTL or LTL?
The right choice depends on shipment size, handling needs, timing and equipment requirements.
Full Truckload (FTL)
Dedicated trailer capacity for larger shipments, fewer handling points and a direct pickup-to-destination move.
Less Than Truckload (LTL)
Shared trailer capacity for smaller freight volumes that do not require a full trailer. Multiple handling points may be part of the move.
Explore LTL ↗Not sure which option fits? Share the shipment details to identify the appropriate transportation solution.
FAQ
Full truckload questions, answered.
What is full truckload shipping?
Full Truckload shipping uses dedicated trailer capacity for a shipment moving between its pickup and delivery locations. It is commonly used when freight volume, equipment requirements or delivery needs make a dedicated trailer the appropriate option.
When should I choose FTL instead of LTL?
FTL can make sense when a shipment uses most or all of a trailer, requires dedicated capacity, benefits from fewer handling points or has specific timing or equipment requirements.
What types of equipment can Prisma Freight coordinate?
Depending on shipment requirements, Prisma Freight can coordinate options including dry van, refrigerated/reefer, flatbed, step deck, expedited and specialized transportation.
Can Prisma Freight coordinate cross-border truckload freight?
Prisma Freight supports transportation across the United States and cross-border freight moving between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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Related Domestic Freight Services.
Domestic Freight
Less Than Truckload (LTL)
Transportation for smaller palletized shipments that do not require a dedicated trailer.
Explore ↗Domestic FreightDry Van
Enclosed trailer transportation for palletized and packaged general commodity freight.
Explore ↗Domestic FreightRefrigerated / Reefer
Refrigerated and temperature-controlled transportation planned around your shipment’s requirements.
Explore ↗Domestic FreightFlatbed & Open Deck
Open-deck transportation for oversized, irregular and specialized freight requirements.
Explore ↗Domestic FreightExpedited Freight
Freight coordination for urgent shipments with time-critical pickup and delivery requirements.
Explore ↗Let’s move forward
Let’s plan your next truckload.
Tell us what you’re moving, where it needs to go and when it needs to arrive. Prisma Freight can help coordinate the right truckload solution for your shipment.