Streamline Transportation with Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Services

Name: Sunset Pacific Transportation Freight Services
Brand: Sunset Pacific Transportation
Rating: 3.4 (152 reviews)

Choose LTL freight when you want lower costs by paying only for the space and weight you use. When you work with Sunset Pacific Transportation, your transit stays tight, touches low, and retailer/DC appointments on schedule. We originate primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona and deliver nationwide. Expect responsive communication, retail/DC scheduling, and a low-touch linehaul model that reduces handling.

Shipment consolidation
Floor loading
Custom decking
Bulky, oversized, or specialized freight
Pre-set delivery appointments
Real-time shipment tracking
High-performance, personalized service representative

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What are LTL Freight Services?

Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight combines multiple shipments in one trailer so you pay only for the space and weight you use. This model fits smaller, palletized freight that doesn’t require a full trailer but still needs reliable pickup windows and appointment compliance.

A typical LTL shipping profile is one to four pallets under roughly 5,000 lb total weight with dock-to-dock handling. When freight is larger, heavier, or benefits from fewer touches, we’ll steer you to Volume LTL or Partial Truckload to protect service and cost.

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Benefits of Less than Truckload (LTL) Shipping

LTL provides cost control by sharing capacity while maintaining predictable service. You pay for linear space and weight, not a whole trailer.

1. Pay for used space only

You pay for the palletized footprint and weight you ship, priced by weight breaks, distance, and class/density, without buying a full trailer.

2. Flexible pickups

Same-day pickups are available across SoCal with fast next-day coverage in core CA, NV, and AZ origins.

3. Fewer touches

Freight ships on low-touch linehauls with limited cross-dock activity. Fewer handling events reduce damage risk and keep transit times consistent.

4. Retail-ready delivery

We set and keep retailer/DC appointments and follow routing guides, including Amazon FBA requirements. Residential, limited access, inside delivery, and liftgate are scheduled as needed to prevent refusals and delays.

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Our LTL Shipping Process

Move palletized freight with reliability and control. Our LTL freight process is built for shippers and brokers who need competitive pricing, appointment delivery, and clear visibility.

1. Quote and tender

Send detailed shipment info such as origin and destination, pallet count, dimensions, and total weight. We return an LTL rate with a transit estimate and pickup window.

2. Pickup

The driver verifies piece count and condition. If freight is not stackable or requires special bracing, we document it at pickup to avoid reweigh/reclass.

3. Linehaul

Freight moves on planned routes engineered to minimize touches. Where possible, we move freight directly from origin cross-dock to destination market rather than multiple breaks.

4. Delivery

We coordinate pre-set retail/DC appointments, notify consignees as needed, and manage exceptions. Residential, limited access, inside delivery, and liftgate are handled per tender.

5. POD and billing

Electronic POD is issued upon delivery. Invoices include rated accessorials and supporting documents.

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Differences Between Partial Truckload and Volume LTL Shipping

Why Choose Sunset Pacific Transportation for Less than Truckload?

When you ship less-than-truckload, you need cost control and certainty. Here’s what you can count on with us:

Retail Expertise: We schedule and hit big-box and marketplace delivery windows, follow routing guides, and manage FBA requirements to prevent refusals and fees.
Speed and Price Efficiency: Smart consolidation and low-touch linehauls keep LTL freight rates competitive while holding transit times tight on core lanes.
Nationwide Reach: Consistent pickups across CA, AZ, and NV with regular linehauls into the Midwest and East, plus return options to balance your investment.

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Partial Truckload originating in California, Nevada and Arizona. Delivering nationwide.

With pick-up origins throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada, we achieve nationwide deliveries with pre-set appointments to major retailers. When you work with us for Partial Truckload, gain access to: —

Same day local pick up in Southern CA
Same Day or Next day pick up in Northern CA, Phoenix, AZ, or Las Vegas, NV
Typical 3-5 business days in-transit, customized to your requirements
Serving Chicagoland area with deliveries to
CA, TX, NV, NM, CO & UT.

Who We Serve

Sunset Pacific Transportation primarily serves two kinds of customers.

Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL’s)

Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL’s) nationwide turn to Sunset Pacific Transportation for great rates with high service levels from a mode they can’t get anywhere else. We are the Carrier of Choice for Partial Truckload and Volume LTL for large brokers such as CH Robinson, Coyote and Echo, as well as small, specialized 3PLs.

Shippers and Direct Customers

Shippers and Direct Customers in wide range of industries with diverse product profiles partner with Sunset Pacific Transportation directly as well. What they like most: Truckload-like service and specialized product handling at a fraction of the price. Hussman, UHaul and Zamboni, among others, have come to rely on us for an exceptional shipping and delivery experience for shipments originating out of California, Arizona and Nevada.

Partial Truckload Industry Leadership

Since 1987, Sunset Pacific Transportation has served as the industry leader for Partial Truckload. We consolidate multiple shipments from different companies into one truckload, giving you the best rate benefits of Traditional LTL shipping combined with the great service and handling requirements one expects from Full Truckload. Headquartered in Chino, CA, Sunset Pacific Transportation provides:

Flexible weight and volume options to accommodate a wide range of shipment sizes
Guaranteed space and dedicated truck utilization
Reduced handling and fewer touchpoints compared to Traditional LTL or multiple LTL shipments
Direct, personalized and dedicated service representative
Same Day Pick Up for Southern CA
Same Day or Next Day Pick Up for Northern CA, Phoenix, and Las Vegas

Technology & Tracking for Partial Truckload

Need to know where your shipment is and when it will arrive? Get the information you need when you need it with the real-time shipment data and your direct, personalized customer service representative that goes a step above. Our technology makes the shipping process more efficient by providing:

Fast Online Quotes

Fast online quotes via email, web or phone

Easy Load
Tender

Available through email, EDI, API or our customer portal

Real Time Tracking

Real-time shipment tracking to final destination

Pre-Set Appointments

Delivery appointments pre-set and visible online

Improved Driver Safety

Driver safety through monitoring and scoring platforms

Enhanced Security

Security lockdown capabilities

Electronic Proof of Delivery

Electronic proof of delivery (POD) on website or via email

Quick
Online Chat

Online chat with your service representative

Flexible Billing Options

Billing through website, email, EDI, web portal, or good old fashioned mail

Customer Portals

Customer portals/CRM for every step of the process

Enjoy peace-of-mind knowing our technology has your shipment covered from start to finish.

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Ready to optimize your shipping strategy with LTL freight? Contact us for a customized quote tailored to your specific needs. Our dedicated team at Sunset Pacific Transportation is here to help you streamline your logistics and ensure the best rates for your shipments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is LTL freight?

Less-than-truckload (LTL) combines multiple shippers’ freight on one trailer so you pay only for your share of space and weight. Pricing reflects weight, distance, and freight class or density, plus any accessorials.

When should I use LTL vs. Volume LTL or Partial Truckload?

Choose LTL services for smaller palletized shipments (commonly 1–4 pallets, lighter weights). If your freight is larger or time-sensitive and benefits from fewer touches, we’ll quote Volume LTL or Partial Truckload.

Can you handle retail/DC appointments and FBA?

Yes. We secure timeslots per routing guides, attach required references (PO/ASN/SCAC), and push status updates through delivery. If a window moves, we reschedule and hold or re-time the shipment to keep you compliant.

What accessorials are available?

Liftgate, residential or limited access, inside delivery, notify-before-delivery, and appointment setting at both pickup and delivery. We quote these at tender so paperwork and billing match the move.

LTL vs. Volume LTL—what’s the difference and when should I use each?

Standard LTL freight is class/density rated and priced by hundredweight. It’s built for smaller palletized moves that fit within typical LTL rules—compact footprint, lighter total weight, and no linear-foot or cubic-capacity triggers.

Volume LTL is quoted as a space/linear-foot reservation for larger or lower-density shipments that start to occupy a meaningful share of the trailer. Pricing is based on the space you take (and weight), not just class, and the freight often rides a low-touch linehaul with fewer breaks.

If your shipment is beyond the usual LTL “sweet spot” (more pallets, more linear feet, or getting hit with capacity/oversize rules) Volume LTL usually prices better and reduces handling risk. We’ll quote both and recommend the lower landed cost with the right service profile.