Partial Freight: The Benefits and Risks

Your company can realize thousands of dollars in savings via shipping partial

This article will explain the benefits and risks of shipping partial freight.  Partial freight is basically sharing your freight on a trailer with someone else’s freight going in the direction you want to go.  The main benefit to shipping via Partial is the cost savings.  You may be able to save as much as 60% or more compared to a full truckload rate and still have the product delivered in a reasonable time.

Below are just a few of the benefits and risks of shipping partial freight:

Benefits

1. Cost Savings.
2. Can ship ¼ or ½ a truck and not wait on production to fill the truck.
3. Customer realizes the savings and will come back for future orders.

Risks

1. Delay in delivery.
2. Fragile freight, not a good idea for partial freight.
3. Risk of not meeting customer expectations.

Overland Freight has been shipping partial freight since 2005 and our freight experts can assist you in determining whether your shipment qualifies to ship as a partial.  We have a quick Q&A and can give you the best option.   Call today to learn more!