The ultimate LTL freight platform built to scale your business

Item: ShipStation
Author: Ned Woodward

Move pallets faster, cut shipping costs, and take total control of your freight operations. Compare 50+ top national carriers, lock in industry-leading rates, and manage your entire freight workflow in one seamless platform.

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Smarter LTL freight shipping

Modernize your fulfillment operations with effortless carrier comparison, automated freight workflows, and end-to-end shipment visibility.

Elevate your LTL freight workflow

Handle quoting, booking, and tracking in one intuitive platform. Eliminate manual handoffs, accelerate dock operations, and tap into live freight support whenever you need assistance.

Maximize margins with exclusive LTL rates

Access discounted pricing across 50+ top national carriers instantly. Protect your profit margins, lock in limited-time savings, and take full control of your freight spend from day one.

Ship heavy and bulk orders on your schedule

Move heavy and large goods, bulk restocks, and wholesale orders on pallets while saving money—paying only for the exact space your shipment occupies on the truck.

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Carrier, tracking, and booking tools built for freight

Quote, book, track, and scale your entire LTL freight operation from one powerful platform.

Instantly compare live rates across LTL carriers

Evaluate real-time quotes, transit times, and delivery options across top national carriers on a single screen. Effortlessly lock in the smartest rate for every load without manually checking separate carrier portals or waiting on emailed quotes.

Streamline your entire shipping operation

Manage your LTL pallet shipments right alongside your everyday parcel orders in one central hub—giving your team complete, cross-mode visibility across your entire fulfillment operation without adding extra tools.

Already work with Worldwide Express or Unishippers?

As part of the ShipStation family of brands, you can seamlessly connect your existing Worldwide Express or Unishippers account to apply your custom negotiated rates—combining your established discounts with centralized booking, tracking, and management in one screen.

Handle the LTL shipping process with fewer surprises

LTL shipping involves moving through consolidated networks and regional terminals. Prevent unexpected carrier reclassifications, lock in accurate density calculations, and enforce special handling instructions with built-in tools, supported by live specialists ready to answer questions.

There is nothing that has to do with shipping that ShipStation hasn’t improved for us.

Ned Woodward — Director of Logistics & Fulfillment

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Auto-generate compliant freight documents

Slow paperwork can bog down your loading dock. Automatically generate all required freight documents immediately upon booking to keep shipments moving smoothly and maintain complete records in one searchable dashboard.

Generated documents include: Bills of Lading (BOLs), rate quotes, packing lists, pallet labels, invoices, saved quotes, and high-value cargo insurance policies.

Maintain total visibility over every pallet shipment

Track and manage every LTL shipment from origin pickup to delivery in one place. Quote, book, track, and void freight without bouncing between carrier portals, getting real-time milestone updates and complete shipment history on a single screen.

Reach a broad carrier network without adding extra business tools

Bring LTL freight directly into the platform you use for everyday shipping. Tap into top carriers while keeping your fulfillment flow completely unified, seamlessly managing single cartons, mixed loads, and full pallets with guided onboarding support.

When I heard about LTL shipping in ShipStation, I was kind of banging down the door, to be honest. It was an easy yes. My relationship with ShipStation is a very tight one—I spend a lot of time with it, so as soon as I found out that that was available, I wanted it immediately.”

Nick Guggisberg — Magic FX’s operations manager

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Order fulfillment software FAQs

What is LTL freight?

LTL stands for less-than-truckload freight. It is used for shipments that are too heavy or bulky for standard parcel carriers but do not require an entire trailer. LTL shipments typically weigh between 150 and 15,000 pounds. Multiple shippers share space on a single trailer, helping you save money by paying only for the space your cargo occupies.

How competitive are LTL freight rates on ShipStation?

Highly competitive. Get exclusive, limited-time introductory rates across over 50 top national carriers—unlocking maximum freight savings from day one without managing multiple carrier accounts.

Can I get an LTL quote without calling a representative?

Yes. You can enter shipment details, compare live rates across available LTL carriers, and book directly inside the platform without making a phone call or waiting on emailed quotes.

What is a Bill of Lading, and does ShipStation create it?

A Bill of Lading (BOL) is the official legal contract between the shipper and carrier outlining the load details. The platform automatically generates downloadable BOLs immediately upon booking, along with pallet labels, rate quotes, and packing lists.

How do I track an LTL shipment?

Once booked, LTL tracking is accessible directly from your main ShipStation dashboard. You can monitor status updates and access shipment documentation in the exact same view you use for daily parcel work.

Can I use this for cross-border or international shipping?

This LTL freight workflow is currently focused on U.S. domestic shipments. While the broader platform supports international parcel delivery to over 250 countries and territories, cross-border LTL freight is not part of this U.S.-only offering today.

Is LTL shipping available via the ShipStation API?

Yes. LTL freight shipping is fully supported via the ShipStation API, allowing you to request quotes, book shipments, and track freight alongside your standard API workflows.