LTL
LTL Freight Class Explained: How NMFC Classes Affect What You Pay
A practical guide to LTL freight classes: how the NMFC system works, how to calculate density, why reclasses happen, and how to keep LTL invoices predictable.
· 7 min read
Buffalo, NY · Serving the US & Canada
Leader in transportation solutions throughout
North America with best in class customer service.
- Cross-border coverage
- US + Canada
- Rails and airports served
- All ports
- From cargo van to RGN
- 6 modes
- D&L Transport authority
- MC# 512088
Services
One partner for every mode.
Ports, highways, warehouses, and permits. Whatever your freight needs, we have the capacity and experience to move it.
01Intermodal
Drayage, Break Bulk, RoRo – All Ports and Rails within US and Canada.
- Port and rail drayage
- Break bulk
- RoRo (roll-on/roll-off)
02Truckload
Cargo Van, Straight Truck, Dry Van, Flatbed, Temperature Controlled.
- Cargo van
- Straight truck / box truck
- 53 ft dry van
03Expedited
White Glove, Team Drivers, Priority.
- Team drivers
- Exclusive-use vehicles
- White glove handling
04Transload / Warehousing
Cross Dock, Palletizing, Storage.
- Container transloading
- Cross dock
- Palletizing and shrink-wrap
05Specialized & Heavy Haul
Step Deck, Over Wide, RGN, Low Boys.
- Step deck
- Over-dimensional / over-wide
- RGN (removable gooseneck)
- 06
LTL
Less Than Truckload Service.
- National and regional LTL
- Liftgate and inside delivery
- Residential delivery
Why LIME
Speed, consistency, reliability.
We are dedicated to providing best in class service. We look to build long term relationships with our clients.
- Speed
- Fast quotes, quick truck assignments, and freight that keeps moving.
- Consistency
- The same rep and the same standards on every load, every lane.
- Reliability
- Vetted carriers backed by D&L Transport authority, MC# 512088.
- Real people
- Call and talk to a person who knows your freight. No phone trees.
How it works
From quote to delivery in four steps.
- 01
Tell us about the load
Share origin, destination, equipment, and dates using our quote form or a phone call.
- 02
Get your rate
Our Smartloads-powered system prices your lane, and a rep confirms the details.
- 03
We dispatch
A vetted carrier is assigned, and you get pickup confirmation and a tracking number.
- 04
Track to delivery
Follow the load online until delivery and POD.
Insights
Freight guides from the LIME team.
Heavy haul
Oversize and Heavy Haul Shipping: Permits, Escorts, and Trailer Types
How oversize and overweight freight moves in the US and Canada: legal limits, state and provincial permits, escort requirements, travel restrictions, and choosing between step deck, RGN, and lowboy trailers.
· 8 min read
Expedited
Expedited Freight: When to Use Team Drivers, Sprinter Vans, and White Glove Service
What expedited shipping is, how team drivers and dedicated vehicles cut transit time, what it costs, and how to decide when an urgent shipment is worth expediting.
· 7 min read
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