Fast and safe Full Truck Load transport (FTL)
Your complete cargo quickly and safely delivered door-to-door
You want to deliver your cargo without delay and reliably, directly to your customer. With Van Thiel Transport’s Full Truck Load service, the driver drives directly to the final destination after loading, without intermediate loading and unloading. This ensures an optimal delivery speed and an accurately predictable arrival time. It also reduces the risk of damage. With Van Thiel Transport’s Full Truck Load service, you transport complete FTL shipments quickly and safely.
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An entire truck exclusively for your cargo
Full Truck Load by Van Thiel Transport utilises the entire truck for one shipment. This type of transport is often used for large shipments and loads that require special handling, such as temperature-controlled transport or ADR transport for dangerous goods. With Full Truck Load transport, you have total control over the content and filling capacity of the truck.
FTL or LTL? Always an optimal transport solution
Do you have a partial load? Then Van Thiel Transport offers Less Than Truck Load (LTL) or groupage transport. This involves aggregating goods from multiple parties and dividing transport costs between the senders. For partial loads, this is often the more (cost-)efficient solution.
But this is not always the case. Factors such as time, budget and specific characteristics and vulnerabilities of your goods may cause you to book a full truck for a smaller load anyway. Because FTL service can also have advantages for smaller loads, Van Thiel Transport also offers FTL transport for partial loads.
Customised transport for every cargo
Every cargo requires customised transport. Our expert staff will advise you on the best transport solution for your shipment:
- Complete FTL loads
- LTL groupage transport of partial loads
- Temperature-controlled transport
- ADR transport of dangerous goods
- Pallet transport
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Do you have questions about FTL transport? We have listed the questions we receive most frequently about FTL transport below. If your question is not listed, please contact us. Our staff will be happy to provide you with further information.
Frequently asked questions about FTL transport
FTL transport (Full Truckload) means that an entire truck is dedicated exclusively to a single shipment. The cargo is transported directly from the loading address to the delivery address without any stops or transshipments.
FTL is suitable when you have sufficient volume, when speed is a priority, or when you wish to avoid transshipment and extra handling. Van Thiel Transport utilizes FTL transport for shipments where predictability and control are paramount.
In FTL transport, the truck is loaded at your location and drives directly to the recipient. There are no intermediate stops or transshipment moments. Van Thiel Transport manages the entire process—from planning to delivery—ensuring the transport remains transparent and manageable.
FTL transport involves no consolidation or redistribution of cargo. The truck carries only your shipment, allowing for a direct route without delays caused by other loading or unloading addresses. This makes FTL transport at Van Thiel Transport faster and more predictable than groupage or LTL.
The route is fully planned in advance based on distance, driving times, and applicable regulations. Since there are no other loading or unloading stops, the arrival time can be predicted with much higher accuracy.
Your cargo remains in the same truck throughout the entire journey. This provides better oversight, fewer handlings, and a lower risk of delay or damage. Consequently, FTL transport offers more control and peace of mind within the logistical process.
FTL is frequently used for large volumes, time-critical shipments, and fragile or high-value goods. Additionally, shipments with specific requirements—such as ADR (hazardous materials) or temperature control—are often transported via FTL.
With FTL, there is no transshipment during transit. Fewer loading and unloading moments mean less physical handling, which significantly reduces the chance of damaging the goods. Van Thiel Transport recommends FTL transport when damage prevention is a key criterion.
FTL transport can be a viable option for smaller loads when speed, security, or fixed delivery times are more important than the load factor. Examples include urgent shipments, fragile goods, or deliveries with very strict time slots. Van Thiel Transport provides advice on this based on your specific situation.
In FTL, one shipment fills the entire truck. In LTL (Less Than Truckload), multiple shipments from different customers are combined in one truck. This difference determines the speed, flexibility, and degree of control during transport. Van Thiel Transport advises on the best fit for your needs.
Our advice is based on volume, urgency, the fragility of the goods, and the desired delivery time. Together, we determine which transport mode best aligns with the logistical requirements of your shipment.
Yes. FTL transport can be carried out using refrigerated or frozen vehicles. During transport, the temperature is strictly monitored to ensure the quality of the goods is maintained.
Yes. ADR goods can be transported via FTL, provided all legal requirements are met. This requires the use of certified drivers and appropriate equipment. We combine FTL and ADR whenever safety and regulations necessitate it.
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