FTL & LTL Services in Houston, TX

Benefits of Choosing FTL & LTL with Tigerhawk

Tigerhawk’s FTL and LTL solutions bring you a host of benefits.

Here’s how they help streamline your logistics:

• Extensive Carrier Network: Our extensive range of trusted carriers has you covered, whether you need a local pickup or a cross-country haul. We have the right contacts for every job.
• Technology-Driven Shipment Tracking: Our high-tech tracking keeps you in the loop with real-time updates on where your shipment is at any given time. Just check your phone and know exactly when your package will arrive.
• Real-Time Updates and Customer Service: Our team is always there to answer questions and keep you updated every step of the way. Just give us a shoutout if you have any concerns and we’ll resolve it promptly.
• Optimized Routes for Both Full and Partial Loads: Whether you’ve got a full truckload or need to share space, we fine-tune routes to ensure your shipment arrives on time and without any hassle.

Here are a few issues companies encounter routinely when flexible shipping options are not available:

• Overpaying for unused truck space on large shipments that don’t require a full truck.
• Delayed deliveries due to mismatched shipping needs and limited frequency of options.
• Complex logistics management when juggling multiple vendors for different types of freight.

These are precisely the challenges you can overcome with flexible options like full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL).

Tigerhawk offers both FTL and LTL brokerage services for shipments of any size or urgency. We handle the logistics so you can enjoy the peace of mind.

What is a Full Truckload?

FTL means using an entire truck for a single shipment. This is perfect when you have a large, high-priority load that needs to get to its destination quickly.

• Faster, Direct Routes: With FTL, your shipment travels directly to its destination without detours or additional stops.
• Reduced Handling and Potential Damage: Since the truck is carrying dedicated cargo, there’s less risk of damage to it from frequent handling.
• Greater Control Over Scheduling: FTL shipping means you set the schedule for your shipment, so you have more control over when it arrives.

FTL is ideal for oversized and urgent shipments. For instance, it’s perfect for high-value machinery and time-sensitive orders or critical production components.

What is Less Than Truckload?

LTL is all about sharing space. If your shipment doesn’t fill an entire truck, LTL lets you share the load with other shipments.

• Cost-Sharing by Combining Freight: You only pay for the space your cargo takes up, which saves you money.
• Flexibility for Smaller Loads: Ideal for smaller or less urgent shipments.
• Greater Frequency of Shipping Options: With LTL, you typically have more frequent shipping options.

LTL is great for businesses that regularly ship small loads for retail and ecommerce. It’s also perfect for companies delivering inventory batches to multiple locations at once.

How to Decide Between FTL and LTL

Choosing between FTL and LTL depends on your shipment's size and urgency.

Here’s what you need to consider:

• FTL is best for large-volume, high-priority shipments that need a dedicated truck, such as heavy machinery or construction equipment.
• LTL is best for smaller, cost-sensitive shipments like retail products or ecommerce packages, where flexibility and lower costs are essential.

How We Deliver Results

We recently helped a retail chain set up LTL for their regular deliveries, handling everything from seasonal stock to daily ecommerce orders. This cut the company’s shipping costs significantly and ensured its shelves were always stocked with the right products.

Similarly, when a construction project urgently needed steel beams and concrete, we jumped in with FTL to speed up the delivery. Our quick response kept the project on track and prevented costly delays.

Let’s Get Your Freight Moving

Ready to find the perfect shipping solution for your business? Tigerhawk is here to help you optimize your freight costs with tailored FTL and LTL services.

Contact us today to request a quote or schedule a free consultation.

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