In Amazon FBA shipments, FTL stands for:
Full Truckload
FTL is a freight shipping method where an entire truck is used for a single shipment instead of sharing space with other shipments.
🚚 How FTL Works
With FTL shipments:
A full truck is dedicated to your inventory
The shipment usually comes from one seller
Inventory is often shipped on multiple pallets
👉 This is commonly used by large-volume sellers or warehouses sending bulk inventory to Amazon.
📦 Example of an FTL Shipment
Instead of:
Sending individual boxes (SPD)
ORSharing truck space with other sellers (LTL)
You:
fill most or all of an entire freight truck with inventory
👉 The truck goes directly to the Amazon fulfillment center.
🔄 FTL vs LTL vs SPD
FTL | LTL | SPD |
Full Truckload | Less Than Truckload | Small Parcel Delivery |
Entire truck reserved | Shared freight truck | Individual boxes |
Best for very large shipments | Medium-large shipments | Small shipments |
Faster transit | Shared freight handling | Parcel carrier delivery |
Higher volume required | Moderate volume | Low volume |
📦 When Sellers Use FTL
FTL is commonly used when:
Shipping very large inventory quantities
Sending multiple pallets
Operating large warehouses
Moving inventory in bulk
💡 Benefits of FTL
FTL shipments may provide:
Faster delivery times
Less freight handling
Lower risk of pallet damage
More direct transportation
⚠️ Important FTL Requirements
FTL shipments usually require:
Proper pallet preparation
Freight scheduling
Amazon delivery appointments
Accurate pallet dimensions and weight
🏷️ Common FTL Use Cases
FTL is more common for:
Wholesale sellers
Large distributors
High-volume Amazon sellers
Smaller sellers usually use:
SPD or LTL instead.
🔄 FTL in Amazon FBA Workflows
Amazon may require:
Carrier appointments
Pallet labeling
Shipment documentation
Freight carrier coordination
✅ Summary
FTL (Full Truckload) is a freight shipping method where an entire truck is dedicated to one shipment, typically used for large-volume Amazon FBA inventory shipments.