Partial Truckload Shipping for Industrials & Machinery

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

Industrial freight shipping comes with its own set of challenges. Sunset Pacific Transportation provides partial truckload shipping for the industrial and machinery industry with specialized services that ensure reliability, scalability, and speed. Our network is designed to move your heavy or oversized freight efficiently, without locking you into full truckload costs or exposing equipment to multiple handoffs. From heavy machinery to delicate components, we keep your cargo secure and your supply chain on schedule.

Optimized LTL Consolidation
Minimized claims risk with only one stop
Pre-set delivery appointments
Dedicated service representative
Specialized freight handling
No contracts

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What is Partial Truckload?

Partial truckload (PTL) shipping fills the gap between LTL and full truckload. It’s ideal for industrial and machinery freight that takes up 5–21 pallets or up to 35 feet of trailer space. Instead of being passed through a terminal network, your freight travels alongside compatible shipments on a direct linehaul route with fewer touchpoints.

PTL works well for:

CNC machines, injection molders, or press brakes requiring secure transport
Production components needed on a tight installation schedule
Jobsite-bound machinery with strict delivery appointments
Crated electronics or control panels vulnerable to shock or vibration

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Why Choose Partial Truckload for Shipping Industrial Freight?

1. Lower Costs with High Efficiency

Don’t pay for space you don’t need. Partial truckload lets you ship large freight without the price tag of a full truckload. Our pricing is transparent, and our routing is optimized to save time and money.

2. Fewer Stops, Less Damage

Industrial and machinery freight is often bulky, irregularly shaped, or sensitive to impact. With Sunset Pacific’s single-stop partial truckload model, your shipment avoids unnecessary transfers and the rough handling typical of multi-terminal LTL networks.

3. Specialized Handling for Industrial Equipment

Our team takes extra care to ensure your machinery is properly loaded, securely fastened, and safely delivered. With years of experience and specialized training in industrial freight, we follow proven best practices from pickup through final mile to protect your high-value and heavy equipment.

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Specialized Services for Industrial Equipment and Machinery Freight

Expert Handling for Industrial Loads

Our team has years of experience shipping heavy machinery and equipment across the U.S. We’re equipped for specialized freight that requires careful loading, balance, and securement.

Support for High-Value or Sensitive Equipment

From sensitive electronics to custom-fabricated parts, we treat each shipment with the attention it requires to lower the risk of damage.

Delivery Scheduling and Coordination

We coordinate appointment-based deliveries for your freight to meet jobsite or facility requirements. Our dedicated reps ensure accurate, on-time drops.

Specialized Freight Services

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.

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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Partner with Sunset Pacific for Industrials & Machinery Shipping

We understand what it takes to move industrial freight safely and efficiently. Our team works closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to keep equipment moving with fewer delays and lower costs.

With partial truckload service built for machinery, Sunset Pacific Transportation is your partner in industrial shipping.

Contact us today to see how we can support your industrial freight needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is partial truckload shipping for industrials and machinery?

It’s a freight solution designed for industrial shipments that are too large for LTL but don’t require a full truckload. By sharing trailer space with compatible freight, partial truckload reduces costs while offering faster transit and less handling—ideal for shipping machinery, equipment, and other time-sensitive or fragile industrial goods.

How do you protect heavy or valuable freight in transit?

We minimize handling by using a single-stop, partial truckload model that avoids the terminal transfers common in traditional LTL shipping. This significantly reduces the risk of damage. Freight is secured using proper blocking, bracing, and tie-down techniques tailored for industrial loads. Our team follows strict loading protocols to ensure stability throughout transit, and shipments are monitored from pickup to final delivery.

Can I store freight at your facility before redelivery?

Yes! We offer short-term warehousing to hold freight until your team or site is ready to receive it.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. Our partial truckload network originates in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and we deliver across the U.S.