LTL / FTL Freight
Full and less-than-truckload freight solutions.
Freight Pricing Is Opaque. Most Businesses Pay More Than They Have To.
LTL and FTL pricing is notoriously complex — base rates, fuel surcharges, accessorial fees, and carrier-specific minimums combine into invoices that are nearly impossible to verify. Without market benchmarks or volume leverage, most shippers accept whatever rate they're quoted and move on.
LTL rates vary wildly by carrier and lane
The same pallet from Chicago to Atlanta can cost 40% more through one carrier than another. Without lane-specific data, you're guessing.
Freight broker markups add up fast
Most freight brokers operate on a margin of 15–25% above their carrier cost. That margin isn't disclosed — it's just built into the quote you receive.
Accessorial fees arrive after the shipment
Detention, redelivery, liftgate, and residential delivery fees frequently appear on invoices weeks after the shipment. By then, disputing them is difficult.
The process, top to bottom.
We assess your freight profile
Share your typical load sizes, origins, destinations, and frequency. We identify whether LTL, FTL, or a combination makes sense for your lanes and volume.
We source from our carrier network
We match your shipment to our network of vetted freight carriers across your specific lanes — prioritizing cost, transit time, and reliability based on your priorities.
Your freight moves. We handle the details.
Booking, documentation, tracking, and exception management are handled by our team. You get visibility into every shipment without managing carrier relationships yourself.
The deliverables, in plain English.
LTL and FTL under one roof
Whether your shipment is one pallet or one trailer, we quote both modes and recommend the cost-effective option for your load.
Negotiated carrier rates
Our freight rates are based on the combined volume of our client base — not your individual shipment history. You benefit from leverage you don't have on your own.
Transparent accessorial fees
We disclose all potential accessorial fees upfront — liftgate, residential, inside delivery — so your quote reflects your actual cost, not just the line-haul.
Carrier vetting and reliability tracking
We track on-time performance and claim rates across every carrier in our network. Only reliable carriers move your freight.
Exception management
When shipments are delayed, damaged, or have delivery issues, we handle the resolution — filing claims, coordinating redelivery, and communicating status — without requiring your team's involvement.
Coordinated with parcel shipping
For businesses that ship both parcel and freight, Kadima manages both under one relationship — giving you a unified view of your total shipping spend.
Every month you wait, the meter keeps running.
Most clients see meaningful savings within the first invoice cycle. The audit itself is free — the only thing you're risking is finding out you've been overpaying. Then you decide what to do with the number.
Who this service fits best.
Regular LTL shipments
If you ship pallets weekly, lane-by-lane benchmarks save more than any single-carrier negotiation.
Parcel + freight together
Stop running two vendor relationships. One contact for parcel and freight, one invoice, one view of total shipping spend.
Spiky freight volume
Project freight, trade-show pallets, retail rollouts — you don't ship freight every week, but when you do, you need real rates.
What people ask before signing up.
What is the difference between LTL and FTL shipping? →
LTL (less-than-truckload) means your shipment shares trailer space with other shippers' freight. You pay only for the space you use. FTL (full truckload) means your freight occupies an entire trailer — better for larger loads or time-sensitive shipments that need direct routing.
When does it make sense to use LTL vs FTL? →
LTL typically makes sense for shipments under 10,000 lbs or 6–8 pallets. FTL is more cost-effective above that threshold, or when transit time and security are the priority. For loads near the break-even point, we quote both and recommend the better option.
How do you handle freight claims? →
We document every shipment with photos and detailed freight bills before it leaves. When damage or loss occurs, we file claims directly with the carrier on your behalf and track the claim through resolution.
Do you handle international freight as well? →
Our core LTL/FTL services cover domestic US lanes. For international freight, we coordinate through our carrier partnerships and can refer to specialized freight forwarders for cross-border and ocean freight needs.
Can you handle time-sensitive or expedited freight? →
Yes. We have access to expedited LTL and exclusive-use FTL options for time-critical shipments. These carry a premium, but they're available when standard transit windows don't work.
See what a fair freight quote actually looks like.
Send us a recent invoice. We'll come back inside 1–2 business days with the line-by-line read — at zero cost, with no obligation.