Smarter Shipping, Greater Savings: Your LTL Logistics Solution
We offer a comprehensive range of less-than-truckload services in one seamless solution. Giving you control over costs while providing access to the technology, expertise, and trusted carriers you need for every LTL shipment.
- Access competitive LTL pricing and reliable delivery services. Our freight solutions help support your supply chain efficiency and shipping goals..
- Unlock smarter routing decisions with GLI's LTL marketplace and robust carrier APIs.
- Gain access to a group of LTL professionals who help you with all daily transportation tasks, from cradle to grave.
Solutions Tailored To Your Needs
- Negotiated LTL RatesLeverage GLI's negotiating power to obtain market-competitive rates. Every single contract we negotiate is tailored to your company's freight profile. Whether you're shipping standard pallets, overlength, or hazmat, we got you covered!
- GLI LTL MarketplaceShop GLI pricing and your negotiated LTL rates side by side. Our TMS provides the industry's best rate visibility, ensuring every shipment you book is market-competitive. Behind every PRO and tracking number is a dedicated Logistics Manager monitoring your freight from pickup to delivery.
- Volume LTLOptimize your shipping with our volume LTL services. Designed for larger shipments that don’t require the space or transit time of a full truckload, enjoy the flexibility to ship more without paying for unused space at a lower rate.
- Cargo InsuranceCarriers are getting out of the claims business, it's time to cover yourself with cargo insurance. Quote our insurance via API or in our TMS with a few clicks. In the event a damage claim happens, you can expect a check in as little as 2 weeks.
- eBOLsElectronic bills of lading (eBOLs) enhance end-to-end shipment visibility, improve data accuracy, and streamline billing processes, creating a smoother and more efficient shipping experience.
- ExpeditedWhen it comes to time-sensitive LTL shipments, every second counts. Meet your deadlines with our range of solutions, including courier services, dedicated trucks, and hotshot carrier options for fast and reliable delivery.
Need Specialized LTL Services?
From standard palletized freight to white glove delivery, our carrier network covers the full range of LTL requirements. Auto-tracking notifications keep you and your customers informed at every stage. And because we have built relationships with carriers across all freight types, we can find the right option for unusual or difficult shipments that other brokers struggle to cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Less-than-truckload or LTL shipping refers to shipments weighing over 100 pounds that are too heavy for a parcel carrier but not large enough to require a full truckload. One trailer usually carries multiple businesses’ freight with commodities often arranged on pallets. Pricing is based on density, stowability, handling, and liability.
- Step one – Gather Shipment Details for Quoting: It's necessary to have the exact dimensions, weight, product descriptions, freight class, addresses, and additional services required for pickup or delivery.
- Step two – Manage shipments with our transportation management system (TMS): Quote and book LTL shipments, track the progress of each load, view analytics for cost, and much more with GLI+.
Freight class is a classification system used to determine the density, handling, and stowability of cargo. The class impacts the shipping rate, how the freigth is handled by carriers, and even claim payouts!