# International Truckload Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> International truckload freight – widely known as FTL, short for Full Truckload – dedicates an entire truck or trailer exclusively to one shipment crossing one or more borders.

International truckload freight – widely known as FTL, short for Full Truckload – dedicates an entire truck or trailer exclusively to one shipment crossing one or more borders. No cargo consolidation takes place, which keeps handling to a minimum and matters most for oversized, fragile, or high-value goods. The freight forwarder coordinates routing, border customs procedures, and driver compliance with international road transport regulations. Compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) or groupage services, FTL delivers faster, more predictable transit times and an unbroken chain of custody from origin to destination.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_truckload](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_truckload)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | International Truckload Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 88 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_truckload |

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