Road & Intermodal
Partial Truckload (PTL)
Definition
A shared-trailer road service for shipments larger than typical LTL freight but smaller than a full truckload.
In practical terms
Partial truckload can reduce terminal handling by keeping freight on one trailer for more of the journey. Availability depends on lane, equipment, and shipment profile.
Example
A 12-pallet shipment moves on shared trailer space without using a full dedicated vehicle.