Were your truckloads for Black Friday a little lighter this year?
Freight volumes look very different compared to the last few years. It’s time to give Partial Truckload a closer look.
Get the best Peak Season shipping rates with Sunset Pacific Transportation. We make nationwide deliveries for shipments originating out of California, Nevada and Arizona.
What is Partial Truckload?
Explore Good, Better & BEST rate comparisons in the scenarios below. Get the BEST when you book with Sunset Pacific Transportation.
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Pallets: 10 standard
Weight: 15,000 lbs
Origin: Chino, CA to Destination: Charlotte, NC
Additional Details: Pre-built store displays with (breakable) glass candlesBest Better Good Decent Partial Truckload – Sunset Pacific Transportation LTL Traditional Intermodal Truckload Cost $2,295 $3,190 $4,706 $5,000 Days in Transit 4-7 7-10
Weekdays Only10+ 4 Freight Touches 1 3+ 0 0 Claims Risk Low High Medium Low Pre-set delivery within 3 days of arrival Yes No Yes, but rail container demurrage charges may apply Yes, but could reject load if appt does not align with travel time Retailer Portal for Delivery Scheduling Yes Yes Yes Depends Customer Service Direct, Personalized Representative Call Center Reps vary Call Center Reps vary Varies widely Chance for Same Day Pick-Up 100% * 25% 0% 50% Transload 1x or less Yes No Yes Yes Uses Outside Terminals No Yes No No Load to Ride by Request Yes No Yes Yes Floor loaded freight Yes Yes with Added Charge Yes Yes 33,000+ lbs. Yes Yes, but Charges Apply & Weight Limits Vary Yes Yes Custom blanket wrap and decking Yes No No Yes * With 4 hour lead time
Disclaimer: The Rate Scenario Analysis was developed in May 2023 at a specific point in time under specific freight market conditions. It in no way constitutes or substitutes for a formal freight quote. Origin, destination, weight, market conditions and other variables apply. To get today’s most accurate rate for your own shipment, please submit a formal freight quote to our team.
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Pallets: 16 (48×60) / 40ft
Weight: 30,000 lbs.
Origin: San Diego, CA to Destination: North Brunswick, NJ
Additional Details: Apparel delivery to Costco with scheduled delivery window.Best Better Good Decent Partial Truckload – Sunset Pacific Transportation LTL Traditional Intermodal Truckload Cost $4,665 NO COVERAGE $5,075 $4,975 Days in Transit 4-7 10+ 4 Freight Touches 1 0 0 Claims Risk Low Medium Low Retailer Portal for Delivery Scheduling Yes Yes Depends Customer Service Direct, Personalized Representative Call Center Reps vary Varies widely Chance for Same Day Pick-Up 100%* 0% 50% Transload 1x or less Yes Yes Yes Uses Outside Terminals No No No Pre-set delivery within 3 days of arrival Yes Yes, but rail container demurrage charges may apply Yes, but could reject load if appt does not align with travel time Load to Ride by Request Yes Yes Yes Floor loaded freight Yes Yes Yes 33,000+ lbs. Yes Yes Yes Custom blanket wrap and decking Yes No Yes Disclaimer: The Rate Scenario Analysis was developed in May 2023 at a specific point in time under specific freight market conditions. It in no way constitutes or substitutes for a formal freight quote. Origin, destination, weight, market conditions and other variables apply. To get today’s most accurate rate for your own shipment, please submit a formal freight quote to our team.
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Pallets: 25 ft trailer space, floor-loaded
Weight: 25,300 lbs.
Origin: Moorpark, CA to Destination: Minneapolis, MN
Additional Details: Heavy machinery; load-to-ride and delivery appointment with onsite crew requiredBest Better Good Decent Partial Truckload – Sunset Pacific Transportation LTL Traditional Intermodal Truckload Cost $2,600 NO COVERAGE $3,800 $3,560 Days in Transit 4 – 7 10+ 4 Freight Touches 1 0 0 Claims Risk Low Medium Low Retailer Portal for Delivery Scheduling Yes Yes Depends Customer Service Direct, Personalized Representative Call Center Reps vary Varies widely Chance for Same Day Pick-Up 100%* 0% 50% Transload 1x or less Yes Yes Yes Uses Outside Terminals No No No Pre-set delivery within 3 days of arrival Yes Yes, but rail container demurrage charges may apply Yes, but could reject load if appt does not align with travel time Load to Ride by Request Yes Yes Yes Floor loaded freight Yes Yes Yes 33,000+ lbs. Yes Yes Yes Custom blanket wrap and decking Yes No No Disclaimer: The Rate Scenario Analysis was developed in May 2023 at a specific point in time under specific freight market conditions. It in no way constitutes or substitutes for a formal freight quote. Origin, destination, weight, market conditions and other variables apply. To get today’s most accurate rate for your own shipment, please submit a formal freight quote to our team.
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Check out the Tremendous Benefits Volume LTL Shipping Offers 3PLS
Better Margins utilizing Consolidation vs. Truckload or Intermodal
Flexible Spot Quote Pricing
Extremely Responsive to Email and Phone Requests
Same Day Local Pick Up. Everyday.
Transit Time only 5-7 calendar days or less to all points in the US
On-Line Rate Quote, Tracking, POD and Chat
Including Wal-Mart, Amazon, Costco, Walgreens, and many, many more.
Pre-appoint all deliveries, familiar with all retailer appointment processes.
Freight is only handled once at our warehouse, loaded to deliver direct to the consignee
Sunset Pacific Transportation is utilized by hundreds of 3PLs, including the top names in our industry.
Low CSA Scores, All Insurances, and CARB compliant
Consolidation Experts since 1987
What We Do
Partial Truckload, also known as Volume LTL (vLTL), Shared Truckload and LTL Consolidation, is defined as shipments that are too large, too heavy, too bulky, and/or too fragile for traditional LTL. Also, shipments too small to fill a whole trailer for Truckload. Typically the size of shipments is 7 to 35 feet of trailer space or 4 to 21 standard sized pallet spots. DON’T OVERPAY FOR VOLUME LTL.
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For 3PLs & 4PLs, Freight Brokers and Shippers alike, we help you increase your margins by beating the price that truckload/intermodal carriers offer, without sacrificing service.
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We have daily local pick up availability in Southern CA from Ventura to San Diego out to Palm Springs.
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We have next day pick up availability in Northern CA. Phoenix AZ., and Las Vegas NV.
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Delivery to all 48 states, including Western Region.
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Get in touch with us today for all your freight shipping needs! Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing you with exceptional service and ensuring that your freight is delivered safely and on time.
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Address:
14522 Yorba Ave,
Chino, California 91710