Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Services
One shipper, one trailer, one direct route. Dedicated trucks for loads of 10+ pallets or 15,000+ lbs — picked up on your schedule and delivered without a single transfer.
- Dedicated trailer
- No terminal transfers
- 24/7 live GPS tracking
- 48 states + Canada & Mexico
Request a freight quote
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01 · Overview
What is full truckload shipping?
Full truckload (FTL) shipping gives your freight an entire trailer. The truck is loaded at your dock, sealed, and driven directly to the receiver — no terminal stops, no cross-docking and no other shippers’ cargo on board. That direct route makes FTL the fastest and lowest-risk way to move large volumes by road.
IGT Logistics books full truckloads across the 48 contiguous states and cross-border into Canada and Mexico, with dry vans, reefers, flatbeds and step decks. Whether you ship one load a month or run a daily lane, you get one point of contact, live tracking and an all-in rate before you book.
When FTL is the right choice
- 10+ pallets or over 15,000 lbs
- Freight fills over half a trailer
- Fragile or high-value goods
- Fixed delivery appointments
- Temperature-controlled or hazmat
- A sealed trailer, start to finish
FTL vs LTL
FTL vs LTL: choosing the right shipping method
Every shipper eventually faces the same question: book a full truckload or share space with less-than-truckload (LTL) freight? With LTL shipping, your pallets are loaded onto a trailer alongside other shippers’ cargo and move through terminals before reaching their final destination. A full truckload shipment reserves the entire trailer for you, so the truck travels directly from your dock to the receiver.
As a rule of thumb, less than truckload service is cost-effective for 1–6 pallets, while FTL shipping wins once your freight fills more than half a trailer, weighs over 15,000 lbs or is high-value. Fewer touches mean less damage risk and a shorter, more predictable transit time.
02 · Service finder
Not sure which truck you need?
Answer four quick questions and we’ll match your freight to the right trailer and service level — then carry the answer straight into the cost estimate.
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03 · Equipment
Key vehicle specifications
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| Trailer | Length | Width | Height / clearance | Max payload | Pallets | Best for |
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| 53' Dry Van | 52' 6" | 8' 2" | 8' 10" inside | 45,000 lbs | 26 (52 stacked) | Boxed and palletized goods |
| 53' Reefer | 52' 0" | 8' 2" | 8' 4" inside | 43,500 lbs | 26 | Food, beverages, pharma |
| 48' Flatbed | 48' 0" | 8' 6" | 8' 6" freight | 48,000 lbs | 24 | Steel, lumber, machinery |
| 53' Step Deck | 11' + 42' | 8' 6" | 10' 0" freight | 46,000 lbs | 26 | Tall equipment, vehicles |
04 · Load planner
Will it fit — and when will it arrive?
Trailer space calculator
See how much of the trailer floor your pallets take up.
Transit time estimator
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Equipment
Dry van, reefer and flatbed truckload shipments
The right trailer protects your cargo and keeps your delivery time on track. A dry van covers most palletized freight — packaged goods, retail and paper products. When products must stay cold, a reefer can refrigerate or freeze loads from -20°F to 70°F with continuous temperature monitoring. Oversized materials ride on flatbeds and step decks.
Tell us your commodity, weight and pallet count, and our team matches each truckload shipment with a vetted carrier running the right equipment on your lane.
05 · Cost estimate
Estimate your FTL rate
Get a ballpark in seconds. Full truckload is priced per load, so distance and equipment matter most — extras and short-notice pickups add on top.
What affects full truckload rates
- Distance & lane — busy outbound markets cost more
- Equipment — reefers and flatbeds cost more than vans
- Weight & size — heavy or oversized freight needs special gear
- Fuel — weekly surcharge tied to the national diesel average
- Extra services — stops, detention, tarping, unloading
- Season — produce season, holidays, quarter-end
- Lead time — same-day pickups carry a premium
06 · How it works
From quote to proof of delivery
- 1Request a quoteShare the route, freight and dates online or by phone.
- 2Confirm and bookApprove the all-in rate; we secure a vetted carrier and a pickup window.
- 3PickupThe driver arrives on schedule, freight is loaded and the trailer is sealed.
- 4In transitFollow the truck in IGT LiveTrack with live ETAs and milestone alerts.
- 5Delivery and PODSigned proof of delivery lands in your portal; the invoice follows.
Time-critical freight
Time-sensitive and high-value freight shipping
When a missed appointment means a stopped production line or an empty shelf, time-sensitive freight needs an entire truck working for you alone. With no terminal stops, an FTL shipment typically reaches its final destination days faster than an LTL load on the same route, and team drivers can cut transit time even further.
High-value shipments benefit from a sealed trailer, a single carrier and real-time GPS updates from pickup to delivery — so you always know where your shipment is and when it will arrive.
07 · Why IGT
Why ship full truckload with IGT Logistics
Dedicated capacity
A vetted carrier network means a truck is ready when you need one — peak season included.
One direct route
Your trailer goes straight from pickup to delivery. No terminals, no transfers, fewer delays.
Loaded once, unloaded once
Less handling means less damage, fewer claims and a sealed trailer the whole way.
IGT LiveTrack
GPS location, ETA updates and electronic proof of delivery on every load.
Real people, 24/7
A dedicated account rep, plus round-the-clock dispatch when plans change.
All-in pricing
Linehaul, fuel and extras listed up front, so the invoice matches the quote.
Industries we serve
- Retail & e-commerce
- Food & beverage
- Manufacturing
- Building materials
- Automotive
- Pharma & healthcare
- Paper & packaging
- Agriculture
Client reviews
What shippers say about IGT
4.9 / 5 average · 200+ reviews
“IGT moved 40+ loads for us last quarter without a single missed appointment. Live tracking means our receiving team always knows what's coming.”
“Their reefer capacity saved our peak season. Quotes come back fast and the all-in rate is what we actually pay.”
“One point of contact for every flatbed load. Paperwork, updates, PODs — all handled. We’ve stopped juggling brokers.”
08 · Coverage
FTL coverage across North America
From our Oak Brook, Illinois office we move full truckloads between all 48 contiguous states, plus cross-border lanes to Canada and Mexico. Pick a lane to preview distance and transit.
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09 · FAQ
Full truckload shipping FAQ
IGT LiveTrack
Track your shipment
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Ready to move a full truckload?
Tell us the lane and the freight — we’ll come back with an all-in rate and a truck to match.
Or email info@igtfreight.com
Scale with IGT
A full truckload shipping partner for high-volume shippers
Whether you move one shipment a month or dozens a week, IGT Logistics scales with your shipping needs. High-volume shippers get dedicated capacity, contracted rates on recurring lanes and one point of contact for every load — FTL and LTL alike.
Our carrier network covers the 48 contiguous states plus Canada and Mexico. Request a quote above to get an all-in rate on your next freight shipping project.