Partial Load: A partial load takes up only some of a trailer’s space or weight and may share the trailer with other freight. It sits between LTL and full truckload.
Why it matters to owner operators
Partial loads can fill space on a trip, but they often involve extra stops and coordination. Check the number of stops, how they are billed and how the schedule fits.
Example
A carrier hauls eight pallets for one customer and picks up a second small shipment on the same route.
Related terms
Brokerage & Loads: Not sure a broker or load is worth your time? We check brokers before we book freight for you, and you always choose which loads to haul. Talk to our dispatch team or browse the full trucking glossary.
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