U.S. truckload & dedicated trucking
Compare dedicated truckload options for load size, handling, route and time windows. Confirm equipment, appointments and potential waiting charges before booking. SavePallet includes $100,000 in complimentary cargo insurance, subject to policy terms.
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Full truckload (FTL) and dedicated truck services can accommodate larger U.S. shipments, warehouse transfers, and freight that needs its own vehicle. Compare more than shipment size: confirm equipment, pickup and delivery addresses, loading and unloading arrangements, and available time windows.
When to compare truckload service
Consider truckload when freight occupies substantial trailer space, has specific pickup or delivery requirements, or needs a particular type of vehicle. Pallet count is not the only consideration. Vehicle capacity, packaging, stackability, site access, and receiving requirements also matter.
Choosing the right equipment
Tell us whether you need a dry van, refrigerated equipment, or a flatbed, and provide the freight dimensions, weight, and loading and unloading methods. Compare equipment against load capacity, protection, and securement requirements. Equipment, lane availability, and capacity are confirmed for each shipment; not every vehicle type is available immediately.
Why appointments need advance planning
Confirm that the shipping warehouse will have the freight ready, the receiver can unload it, and the vehicle can access both locations within the required windows. Appointment procedures vary by carrier. Agree on who will schedule each appointment, the reference numbers required, and how changes will be communicated. For long-haul or overnight arrivals, confirm whether the location can receive freight and clarify any rescheduling, detention, overnight arrangements, and charges.
From rate confirmation to delivery
Provide the lane and freight details → review equipment and site restrictions → confirm the rate, time windows, and accessorial requirements → prepare pickup documents and arrange transportation → follow delivery and collect the delivery records.
If site conditions change, establish the reason and confirm the customer’s instructions first. Do not add services before clarifying the charges.
Information needed for a truckload quote
Provide complete pickup and delivery addresses and ZIP codes, the commodity description, dimensions and weight including packaging, pallet count or loose-loading details, handling equipment, freight-ready date, and receiving window. Disclose temperature-control, oversize, and special-equipment requirements in advance. Carrier acceptance and charges are confirmed for each shipment.
Common truckload questions
Does truckload service include driver loading and unloading?
Not by default. Driver assistance, forklifts, and other loading or unloading services must be confirmed separately when requesting a quote.
Does a dedicated truck guarantee a delivery time?
Not automatically. Confirm whether the move is direct, whether transfers are involved, and whether the transit time is an estimate or an explicitly committed service.
What if I need to change an address or time?
Send the updated information as soon as possible. Our team will review the impact on equipment, appointments, and charges before confirming the revised arrangements.
Complimentary cargo insurance
LTL shipments include $2,500 in complimentary cargo insurance, and full truckload shipments include $100,000, without a separate purchase for this included coverage. Before shipping, a freight specialist helps review the freight information and applicable coverage. Ask about additional coverage if needed. Coverage, limits, deductibles, and claim conditions are subject to the confirmed policy and terms.