In Amazon FBA shipments, LTL stands for:
Less Than Truckload
LTL is a shipping method used when inventory is shipped to Amazon on pallets using freight carriers instead of individual boxes.
📦 How LTL Works
With LTL shipments:
Inventory is placed on pallets
Freight carriers transport the shipment
Multiple sellers’ freight may share the same truck
👉 This is commonly used for larger FBA shipments.
🚚 Example of an LTL Shipment
Instead of sending:
20 separate UPS boxes
You may:
stack the boxes onto pallets
wrap the pallets securely
ship them through a freight carrier
Examples of carriers:
UPS Freight
FedEx Freight
XPO Logistics
🔄 LTL vs SPD
LTL | SPD |
Less Than Truckload | Small Parcel Delivery |
Uses pallets | Uses individual boxes |
Freight carriers | UPS/FedEx common |
Better for large shipments | Better for small shipments |
Lower cost for bulk inventory | Easier for small sellers |
📦 When Sellers Use LTL
LTL is commonly used when:
Shipping large inventory quantities
Sending heavy shipments
Using pallets
Lowering shipping costs for bulk shipments
⚠️ Important LTL Requirements
LTL shipments usually require:
Pallets built to Amazon standards
Freight appointments
Pallet labels
Accurate dimensions and weight
👉 Incorrect pallet prep may result in delays or rejected shipments.
🏷️ Common Amazon LTL Pallet Requirements
Amazon may require:
Standard pallet sizes
Proper shrink wrapping
Stackable pallets
Labels on all sides of the pallet
💡 Why Sellers Use LTL
LTL can:
Reduce shipping costs for large shipments
Simplify bulk inventory transport
Be more efficient than shipping many individual boxes
🔄 LTL in AccelerList
Within AccelerList:
LTL can be selected during shipment creation
Users enter pallet and freight information during the inbound workflow
✅ Summary
LTL (Less Than Truckload) is an Amazon FBA shipping method where inventory is shipped on pallets using freight carriers instead of individual parcel shipments.