Truckload and LTL Freight for Chemical and Industrial Shippers
Total Connection arranges full truckload and LTL freight for chemical and industrial shippers: hazmat and non-hazmat dry van, flatbed and step deck, temperature controlled, and dedicated trailer campaigns, with carriers screened for hazmat authority and insurance before every tender. US, Canada and Mexico, since 1995.
What our truckload and LTL service includes
Truckload freight gives one shipment the whole trailer; LTL shares trailer space with other shippers' freight and is priced by class, weight and pallet count. For chemical and industrial shippers the difference that matters is compliance: the carrier's hazmat authority, the driver's endorsements, the paperwork and the trailer condition have to be right before the load is tendered.
Total Connection has built its carrier network around that requirement since 1995. Spot loads, contract lanes and dedicated trailer programs are run by the same account team that handles your liquid bulk and international freight.
What we move
- Packaged chemicals in drums, totes and IBCs, hazmat Classes 3, 6.1, 8 and 9
- Resins, additives, lubricants and industrial raw materials
- Palletized finished goods and packaging
- Machinery and steel on flatbed and step deck
- Temperature-sensitive products on reefer equipment
Truckload and LTL services
Full truckload (FTL)
53 ft dry van for shipments over roughly 10,000 lb or ten pallets, or any load that needs dedicated space for safety, security or timing. See full truckload shipping.
Hazmat truckload
Carriers with active hazmat registration and drivers holding hazmat endorsements, with a classification and documentation check before dispatch. See hazmat truckload.
LTL freight
Class-rated shipments under about ten pallets, with hazmat accepted by carriers approved for the class. See LTL freight.
Flatbed and step deck
Machinery, steel, tanks and equipment up to legal dimensions, with tarping and securement specified per load. See flatbed heavy haul.
Temperature controlled
Reefer trailers for products with a temperature window, with set points documented on the bill of lading. See refrigerated freight.
Dedicated trailer programs
For recurring lanes and site programs we set up dedicated trailers and drop-trailer pools, and for longer projects we arrange mid-term trailer rentals so your operation has its own capacity.
Cross-border
US to Canada and Mexico truckload with customs coordination at the border. See cross-border freight.
How a truckload moves with Total Connection
1. Load review
Commodity, hazmat class, weight, pallet count, equipment and accessorials are confirmed so the rate reflects the actual load.
2. Carrier selection
Carriers are matched from our screened network on lane history, equipment and, for hazmat, current registration and insurance minimums.
3. Dispatch and tracking
Pickup and delivery appointments are set, the driver is tracked through delivery and any change is communicated before it becomes a missed appointment.
4. Delivery and paperwork
Proof of delivery, weight tickets and any hazmat documents are returned with the invoice.
Why chemical shippers use us for truckload and LTL
- Network of over 100,000 screened carriers, with hazmat carriers verified separately
- Chemical freight has been our core business since 1995
- Dedicated trailer campaigns and drop pools for recurring lanes
- Same account contact for truckload, liquid bulk and international freight
- $5 million general liability, carrier coverage confirmed at tender
Industries we serve with truckload and LTL
Chemical manufacturing and distribution
Drummed and toted chemicals between plants, distributors and customers with hazmat compliance on every load.
Oil and gas
Packaged production chemicals, parts and equipment to yards and well sites, with flatbed and hotshot options.
Plastics, coatings and adhesives
Resins, pigments and additives on scheduled lanes with drop trailers where volumes justify them.
Food and consumer products
Ingredients, packaging and finished goods on dry van and reefer equipment.
Truckload and LTL FAQ
When should I ship truckload instead of LTL?
Truckload usually makes sense above roughly 10,000 lb or ten pallets, when the freight needs dedicated space for safety or security, or when a firm delivery time matters. LTL suits smaller, less time-critical shipments priced by freight class.
Can you move hazmat by LTL?
Yes, for classes the LTL carrier is approved to handle. Some classes and quantities must move truckload, which we confirm from the SDS before quoting.
What is the difference between a freight broker and a carrier?
A carrier operates the trucks. A licensed broker such as Total Connection (MC 280101) selects and manages carriers for the shipper, provides a much larger pool of capacity and equipment than one fleet, and takes responsibility for the load from tender to delivery.
Do you offer dedicated trailers or drop pools?
Yes. For recurring lanes and site programs we set up dedicated trailers, drop-trailer pools and mid-term rentals so loading is not tied to a driver's arrival.
How is a truckload rate quoted?
From the lane, equipment, weight, hazmat class, accessorials and timing. Send those details and an operator replies with a rate, usually within the hour during business hours.
Quote a truckload or LTL shipment
Send the commodity, weight, pallet count, equipment, origin, destination and dates. An operator replies with a rate.
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