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Not sure how to move your freight? This guide explains full load transport and part loads, shows how many pallets each of our vehicles takes and helps you choose the right option.
Choosing between full load transport and a part load is one of the first decisions when booking freight, and it shapes how your goods travel. We often help customers weigh up part load vs full load, so we have put together this guide to explain how each option works and how to pick the right one for your shipment.
Full load transport, also known as full truck load or FTL, means a single vehicle is dedicated entirely to your shipment. Your goods travel directly to their destination without sharing space with other loads or being consolidated along the way. This makes it a strong choice for high volumes, heavy goods and time-sensitive shipments that need to arrive quickly and securely.
With our full truck load services, your goods are the only thing on board. Transit times are faster than with shared loads, and reduced handling adds extra security. We book your transport in advance, allocate a dedicated vehicle, collect at the time we agree and send you real-time updates and confirmation once the delivery is complete. Our pricing stays competitive too.
Our freight services handle pallets and bulky cargo with full or part loads, so we can cater for shipments of every size. We offer part load transport and full loads side by side, and we tailor the solution to fit your requirements. If you are unsure which suits your goods, we are happy to talk it through with you.
The main difference is the vehicle. A full load gives you a dedicated vehicle that goes directly to its destination without sharing space with other loads. With part load delivery, the size of your shipment matters more, so it helps to know how many pallets you have and how soon they need to arrive. Thinking about how much handling your goods can take also helps point you towards the right option.
Pallets are a handy way to picture how much space your goods need. Our fleet is flexible, and the figures below are a guide only, so please check with one of our advisers for your own shipment.
Some goods need extra equipment. Our Luton vans and rigid trucks have tail-lifts, and we can also supply Moffett, HIAB and flatbed vehicles. A Moffett is a mounted forklift that is ideal when there is no forklift on site, while a HIAB is a truck-mounted crane for loading and offloading. Flatbeds suit taller or awkward loads. For oversized or heavy items, our irregular dimensions and weight service is also available.
Every shipment is different, so we start by talking to you. We ask about your shipment, timescales, budget and any special requirements, then recommend the best freight services for your needs.
It helps to know how many pallets you are moving, how quickly they need to arrive and how carefully they need to be handled. If your goods need to reach several destinations, our multi-drop delivery lets one driver cover multiple destinations in a single run, which is another option worth knowing about.
We send a clear, no-obligation quote with no hidden costs, then look after the whole journey for you. Once your goods are delivered, we follow up to check everything went to plan. You will also have a dedicated adviser who understands your business.
Our team is on hand to help you decide between part load or full load. Contact us for more information or a free quote on our freight services, and let us get your freight moving.
