LTL FAQs
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LTL Freight Shipping Services
Austin’s Craters & Freighters is your leading packaging, crating, and shipping resource, offering numerous solutions, including LTL (less than truckload) and LCL (less than container load) freight shipping.
LTL is an excellent option for shipping small freight loads that don’t require the use of an entire trailer and weighs under 15,000 pounds. Using this service helps customers stay within budget, maximizing savings, and allowing other shipments to fill the unused space.
If you’re considering LTL solutions, this FAQ page provides insight into how the process works and may answer your questions.
Contact us to learn more about our less-than-truckload services.
LTL FAQs
How can a full-service logistics provider save my Austin or San Antonio business money?
By consolidating packaging, crating, freight, and delivery into one service, you avoid the added costs of managing multiple vendors. Bundled logistics often reduce overall shipping expenses and minimize costly delays or damage.
Do you offer custom crating for heavy equipment and machinery used by Central Texas manufacturers?
Yes. We build engineered wood crates and reusable solutions tailored to oversized and industrial machinery. This ensures safe transport of high-value assets commonly shipped by Austin tech companies and San Antonio manufacturers.
How do you support businesses that ship internationally from Central Texas?
We handle ISPM-15 certified crating, customs documentation, and freight consolidation. Whether exporting semiconductors from Austin or industrial equipment from San Antonio, we streamline compliance and reduce risks at international ports.
What options do you provide for time-sensitive or high-value shipments?
We offer expedited air freight, white-glove delivery, and custom protective packaging for assets that cannot be delayed. This is especially critical for healthcare providers in San Antonio and research labs at The University of Texas in Austin.
Can you coordinate large-scale or recurring shipments for my business?
Absolutely. We provide tailored logistics programs for ongoing needs, such as regular medical equipment deliveries, auction house shipments, or technology rollouts across Texas. Our team manages scheduling, tracking, and secure transport at scale.
Craters & Freighters Austin is ready to provide a tailored estimate to match your shipping needs.
Share a few details about your project, and we’ll respond with a quote you can use for planning purposes.
Ask about our cargo insurance options for added peace of mind.
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