“In December [2020], FlockDirect’s on-time percentage was 97%, compared to that of LTL, which was only 83%.”
Tyler Wright
Waiākea Water
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New research shows food and beverage shippers spend $6M a year on damaged freight.
SHARED TRUCKLOAD
Service and savings: Shared truckload delivers on both.
Flock’s shared truckload solution maximizes your savings potential for 5-18 pallet shipments by optimizing your freight on direct, efficient routes.
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Why is shared truckload better?
Flock Freight® is the only provider in the industry offering you shared truckload—saving you money by sharing space on hubless routes with our premium FlockDirect® service for less damage, less fees, and more predictable deliveries. Drive up profit while driving down effort.
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Avoid hidden costs.
With shared truckload, you’ll never see last-minute charges or LTL corrections. Built on honesty and trust, Flock cares about your bottom line.
2
Track shipments in real-time.
Enhance your STL freight’s visibility while improving your accountability with instant pickup and delivery time change notifications—sent right to your inbox.
3
Incur 8.7x less damage.
Avoid the high risk of damage common with standard LTL shipping. Less damage on goods, less damage on profit.
4
Slash carbon emissions.
Shared truckload is the most sustainable way to ship. Efficient routes reduce greenhouse emissions up to 40%, and Flock’s algorithm allows freight to pool at scale.
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FAQs
What does STL mean in freight?
STL stands for Shared Truckload in freight shipping. It refers to the practice of combining multiple shipments from different customers into a single truckload, optimizing efficiency on hubless routes.
What is shared truckload?
Shared truckload (STL) is a freight shipping solution where multiple shippers share space in a single truck. It offers cost savings by dividing transportation expenses among customers while providing faster transit times compared to traditional less-than-truckload (LTL) options.
What is shared freight?
Shared freight refers to the practice of combining multiple shipments from different shippers into a single dry van load. It optimizes efficiency for the environment, reduces costs for shippers, and maximizes the utilization of available cargo space for carriers.
What is the difference between STL and LTL?
STL (Shared Truckload) combines multiple shipments from different customers into a single truck, while LTL (Less-than-Truckload) consolidates smaller shipments from various customers. STL offers faster transit times and less risk of damage, while LTL is suitable for smaller quantities and lower upfront costs.