Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a transportation method in which a shipper transports goods that do not fill an entire truck. This means that the goods are consolidated with other shipments in the same trailer, and the cost of the shipment is based on the amount of space that the goods take up in the trailer, rather than the cost of an entire truck. LTL shipping is a good option for shippers who have smaller loads that do not require the use of an entire truck. It is also a cost-effective option for shipping goods over long distances, as the cost of the shipment is shared among multiple shippers.