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Partial Truckload Shipping for Furniture


At Sunset Pacific Transportation, we specialize in Partial Truckload Shipping for Furniture, providing cost-effective, secure, and timely freight services tailored to the furniture industry. Whether you’re shipping residential or commercial furniture, our handling and logistics expertise ensure your items arrive safely and on schedule.
  • Optimized LTL Consolidation
  • Minimized claims risk with only one stop
  • Pre-set delivery appointments
  • Direct, personalized, and dedicated service representative
  • Specialized freight handling
  • No contracts

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What is Partial Truckload?

Partial Truckload is a specialized freight service that combines the cost-effectiveness of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping with the exceptional service quality of Full Truckload (FTL). For the furniture industry, this means you can efficiently ship your items—whether they’re individual pieces or bulk orders—without needing to fill an entire truck. This service is ideal for shipments that require special handling, timely delivery, and careful transport.

It’s ideally suited for shipments with one or more of these characteristics:

  • 5-21 pallets
  • Up to 35 ft of trailer space
  • Require a pre-set delivery appointment at destination
  • Bulky or oversized products
  • Heavy products up to 25,000 lbs.
  • Fragile products
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Why Choose Partial Truckload Shipping for Furniture?

1. Cost Efficiency for Furniture Shipments

Partial Truckload Shipping allows furniture companies to pay only for the truck space they need, reducing shipping costs while ensuring fast delivery. Unlike Full Truckload, our Volume LTL for Furniture services minimize empty space and reduce expenses without compromising on service quality.

2. Minimized Handling to Prevent Damage

Our furniture freight solutions are designed to minimize the risk of damage by limiting the handling of your items. This reduces touchpoints and decreases the chances of damage—crucial for maintaining the quality and appearance of delicate furniture.

3. Specialized Handling for Bulky Furniture

We offer specialized handling for large and bulky furniture items, ensuring that your products are secured and transported with care. Our equipment and trained staff handle your furniture with precision to prevent any damage during transit.

Our Specialized Furniture Shipping Services

Specialized Handling for Furniture

Shipping furniture requires special handling to ensure it arrives in pristine condition. Our services include secure loading, padding, and unloading to protect your items throughout the journey.

Compliance with Industry Standards

Our furniture logistics adhere to industry standards and best practices. We ensure that all furniture is handled and transported according to guidelines, providing peace of mind for both shippers and recipients.

Pre-Set Delivery Appointments

We coordinate pre-set delivery appointments with furniture retailers and distributors, ensuring timely deliveries that meet your scheduling needs.

Differences Between Partial Truckload and Volume LTL Shipping

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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.
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Who We Serve


Sunset Pacific Transportation primarily serves two kinds of customers.

Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL’s)

Serving Third Party Logistics Providers

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

Serving 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.

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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:

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Fast Online Quotes

Fast online quotes via email, web or phone

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Easy Load
Tender

Available through email, EDI, API or our customer portal

Real Time Tracking

Real Time Tracking

Real-time shipment tracking to final destination

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Pre-Set Appointments

Delivery appointments pre-set and visible online

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Improved Driver Safety

Driver safety through monitoring and scoring platforms

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Enhanced Security

Security lockdown capabilities

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Electronic Proof of Delivery

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

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Quick
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Online chat with your service representative

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Flexible Billing Options

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

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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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Partner with Sunset Pacific for Furniture Shipping

As a trusted partner for many furniture brands, Sunset Pacific Transportation delivers superior partial truckload shipping services with a focus on product integrity and cost savings. Ready to streamline your logistics?

Contact us today to learn how we can optimize your furniture shipping strategy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Partial Truckload Shipping?

Partial Truckload combines smaller shipments into one truckload, allowing for cost-effective shipping while minimizing product handling.

Can you handle large and bulky furniture items?
Yes, we specialize in handling and transporting large and bulky furniture with the necessary care and equipment.
Is there a service for coordinating delivery appointments?
Yes, we offer pre-set delivery appointments to ensure timely arrivals and efficient scheduling.
How do you ensure furniture is protected during transit?
We use specialized handling and secure loading techniques to protect your furniture and ensure it arrives in excellent condition.