Capacity built around the shipment.

Full truckload freight involves a single shipper occupying an entire trailer for a direct move from origin to destination. The trailer is not shared with other shippers.

FTL is appropriate when a shipment fills or nearly fills a standard 53-foot trailer, when freight requires a dedicated trailer for security or handling reasons, or when transit time and direct routing are priorities.

Origin and destination addresses, facility hours and appointment requirements, commodity description, weight, dimensions, equipment preference and any special handling instructions.

Trailer availability, transit time, driver hours of service, facility access requirements and any loading or unloading constraints at either end of the move.

Less than truckload freight involves a shipment that occupies only a portion of a trailer. The trailer is shared with freight from other shippers moving in the same general direction.

LTL is appropriate for smaller shipments that do not require a full trailer, when cost efficiency is a priority and transit time flexibility exists, or when freight can be palletized and handled through a carrier terminal network.

Freight class, weight, dimensions, pallet count, origin and destination zip codes, pickup and delivery requirements and any accessorial needs such as liftgate or inside delivery.

LTL freight moves through carrier terminals and may be handled multiple times. Transit times are longer than FTL. Freight class and density affect pricing significantly.

Expedited freight involves time-critical shipments that require faster-than-standard transit, often with direct routing, team drivers or dedicated capacity to meet a hard delivery deadline.

Expedited is appropriate when a shipment has a firm delivery window that standard transit cannot meet, when production lines or project timelines are at risk, or when a missed delivery has significant downstream consequences.

Hard delivery deadline, origin and destination details, commodity, weight, dimensions and any facility or handling requirements at either end.

Expedited capacity commands a premium. The earlier WW&J is engaged, the more options are available. Last-minute requests may have limited equipment choices.

Dedicated transportation involves contracted capacity arrangements where a carrier or fleet is committed to a specific shipper's freight on an ongoing basis, rather than sourced on the spot market.

Dedicated is appropriate for shippers with consistent, recurring freight needs that benefit from predictable capacity, equipment availability and carrier familiarity with the operation.

Volume history, lane details, equipment requirements, operating schedule, facility information and any specific carrier or driver requirements.

Dedicated arrangements require volume commitment and advance planning. They are most effective when freight patterns are consistent and predictable.

Specialized freight involves shipments that require non-standard equipment, handling procedures, permits or routing due to size, weight, commodity type or delivery requirements.

Specialized is appropriate for oversized or overweight freight, temperature-sensitive commodities, high-value cargo, freight requiring specific loading equipment or any shipment that cannot move on standard dry van equipment.

Detailed commodity description, dimensions, weight, any regulatory requirements, origin and destination facility details and any known handling or equipment constraints.

Specialized freight requires more planning time. Equipment availability, permit requirements and routing restrictions must be addressed before capacity is confirmed.

Intermodal transportation combines rail and truck movement using standardized containers. Freight moves by truck to a rail ramp, by rail over the long-haul portion, and by truck for final delivery.

Intermodal is appropriate for longer-haul moves where transit time flexibility exists and cost efficiency is a priority. It is most effective on lanes of 750 miles or more.

Origin and destination, commodity, weight, dimensions, transit time requirements and any facility constraints that affect container handling.

Intermodal transit times are longer than over-the-road FTL. Ramp availability and container supply affect scheduling. Not all commodities or facilities are suited for intermodal.