Commercial refrigerated freight
Seafood LTL vs. FTL: choose the operating model.
Shipment size matters, but so do temperature compatibility, timing, handling, and whether the freight needs a dedicated trailer or a coordinated transfer.
Compare the operating model.
| Factor | Refrigerated LTL | Full Truckload | Cross-Docking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipment fit | One pallet through a partial trailer, subject to compatible capacity | Trailer-volume freight or freight requiring dedicated capacity | Freight transferring or consolidating between transportation legs |
| Temperature | Must fit the compatible refrigerated operating plan | Dedicated trailer setting for one shipment | Temperature requirements remain part of inbound and outbound coordination |
| Handling | Consolidated with compatible commercial freight | Loaded for one customer's route | Transferred through the ambient dock between coordinated refrigerated transportation legs rather than stored |
| Best next step | Send lane, dates, pallet count, weight, commodity, and temperature | Send lane, dates, load weight, packaging, commodity, and temperature | Send inbound and outbound legs, timing, volume, commodity, and temperature |
Operations confirms service fit only after reviewing the lane, dates, commodity, temperature requirements, volume, handling, and current capacity.