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Post LTL or partial freight

There is no separate LTL mode. Post it as a partial, and give carriers the size so they can fit it.

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Updated
September 21, 2026

Cargado has no separate LTL mode. LTL freight is posted as a partial: in the Mode section of the posting form, pick Partial truckload (LTL).

The Mode row of the posting form: a three-way control reading Full truckload, Partial truckload (LTL) and Power Only, with Partial truckload (LTL) selected and outlined in blue.
In the Mode section, pick Partial truckload (LTL).

Give carriers the size

Carriers looking for partials need to know how much space your freight takes up, measured in linear feet. Enter the weight, the packaging type and count, and the dimensions of each unit. Cargado works out the total linear feet from them. Without the size, a carrier cannot tell whether your freight fits the space on their truck.

Load Details section for Commodity 1: total weight 33,000 lbs, commodity Hockey Sticks, and, outlined in blue, Count 12, Packaging Type Pallet, Length 48, Width 40, Height 48 inches and Units are stackable. Below, "4-8 total linear feet".
Enter the count, packaging type and dimensions. Cargado works out the total linear feet.

Need a lift gate?

If the pickup or delivery has no dock, check Lift Gate under trailer requirements. Carriers see it on the posting before they bid.

Trailer Requirements section of the posting form: trailer type control (Dry van (53ft), Reefer, Other) and the Lift Gate, Trailer Age Requirement and Suspension checkboxes, with Lift Gate outlined in blue.
Under Trailer Requirements, check Lift Gate.

The other modes

The same choice also offers full truckload and power only. If your freight needs the whole trailer, post it as a full truckload even if it is light.

Still stuck?

Email us and a person on our team will answer. Send the posting link or a screenshot if you have one.

carriers@cargado.comfor carrierssuccess@cargado.comfor brokers and shippers

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