Less Than Truckload
Knight Logistics
Smarter LTL Shipping, Backed by a Trusted Logistics Network
Knight Logistics simplifies LTL freight with competitive rates, faster transit times and nationwide coverage through reliable carrier partnerships.
Simplify your LTL Strategy
Less Than Truckload
When your freight doesn’t fill a full truck, Knight Logistics makes sure you still get full-service support. We provide flexible, cost-effective LTL solutions designed to optimize your shipping performance while keeping your budget in check.
From a single pallet to partial truckloads, our team helps you choose the right carrier, secure the best rate, and stay informed every step of the way.
Our LTL Services
Standard & Expedited LTL
Transit options tailored to your timelines and service needs.
Volume LTL & Partial Truckload
Competitive pricing for freight between
standard LTL and FTL thresholds.
Nationwide Carrier Network
Access to top regional and national LTL
providers across North America.
Liftgate & Inside Delivery
Additional service options for freight that requires extra care.
Freight Class Guidance
Help ensuring your shipments are accurately classified to avoid re-bills.
Why Knight
for LTL?
Single Point of Contact: Your dedicated logistics advisor manages booking, tracking and issue resolution.
Carrier Optimization: We match each shipment to the best performing LTL carrier for your lane and budget.
Real-Time Tracking: Stay Informed with automated updates and proactive communication.
Consolidated Billing: Simplify your back office with clear, centralized invoicing and reporting.
Technology Integration: APIs and TMS support for customers with automated shipping systems.
Ideal for These Scenarios
- Businesses shipping palletized freight to multiple locations
- Retailers and distributors managing frequent small shipments
- eCommerce brands moving bulk inventory to fulfillment centers
- Manufacturers delivering parts, materials, or finished goods
- Shippers without regular FTL volume
Big Support for Smaller Shipments
Don’t let smaller loads slow you down. With Knight Logistics, LTL is handled with the same precision, care, and urgency as truckload freight.
FAQs
FTL shipping uses an entire trailer for one shipment, ideal for large, time-sensitive, or high-volume loads. LTL shipping combines multiple shipments in one trailer, making it cost-effective for smaller freight. The right choice depends on your shipment size, budget, and delivery timeline.
Brokers rely on a vetted network of carriers that meet strict safety, insurance, and performance standards. Carrier reliability is ensured through compliance checks, real-time tracking, and historical delivery data.
Rates are influenced by distance, weight, fuel prices, seasonality, lane demand, and equipment type. Market conditions like driver availability or weather also play a role. Accurate quotes consider all these variables.
Yes. Most brokers offer real-time tracking via online portals or transportation management systems (TMS), providing live updates from pickup to delivery.
Brokers optimize routes, leverage volume discounts, and use carrier relationships to reduce costs and improve delivery speed and reliability.