--- title: What is LTL Freight Shipping? Why does Clay Imports use this shipping method? description: What is LTL Freight Shipping? Why does Clay Imports use this shipping method? --- [Skip to content](https://help.clayimports.com/what-is-ltl-freight-shipping-why-does-clay-imports-use-this-shipping-method#main-content) - [English](https://help.clayimports.com/what-is-ltl-freight-shipping-why-does-clay-imports-use-this-shipping-method) - [Español - México](https://help.clayimports.com/es-mx/qué-es-el-envío-de-carga-ltl-por-qué-clay-imports-utiliza-este-método-de-envío) English Show submenu for translations Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.clayimports.com/what-is-ltl-freight-shipping-why-does-clay-imports-use-this-shipping-method) - [Español - México](https://help.clayimports.com/es-mx/qué-es-el-envío-de-carga-ltl-por-qué-clay-imports-utiliza-este-método-de-envío) English Show submenu for translations - clayimports.com clayimports.com Let's talk tile and more! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.clayimports.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Shipping](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en) 3. [Transit](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#transit) # What is LTL Freight Shipping? Why does Clay Imports use this shipping method? ## To ensure the integrity of your products and ensure their safe arrival, we take extra precautions when shipping them via LTL Freight. LTL freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for transporting smaller shipments that do not require the use of a full truck. When it comes to ensuring the safety and integrity of your products, we take extra precautions during the LTL freight shipping process. To start, we carefully package your items on sturdy wooden pallets. This not only helps protect your products from damage but also allows for easier handling and transportation. Additionally, they utilize forklifts to securely load and unload the pallets onto the truck, minimizing the risk of any mishaps during transit. One of the advantages of choosing LTL freight shipping is its cost-effectiveness. However, it's important to note that the cost of shipping is not solely based on the size of your shipment. Even if you are shipping a smaller load of 10-20 square feet, the cost may be comparable to shipping 100 square feet. From the carrier's perspective, each pallet takes up the same amount of space on the truck and requires the same travel distance, paperwork, and terminal processes. By understanding this, we strive to maximize the value you receive from your shipping investment. - [Placing an order](https://help.clayimports.com/placing-an-order?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Samples](https://help.clayimports.com/placing-an-order?hsLang=en#samples) - [Shipping](https://help.clayimports.com/placing-an-order?hsLang=en#shipping) - [Ready to Ship](https://help.clayimports.com/placing-an-order?hsLang=en#ready-to-ship) - [Shipping](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Samples](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#samples) - [Fulfillment](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#fulfillment) - [Transit](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#transit) - [International Shipping](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#international-shipping) - [Delivery](https://help.clayimports.com/shipping?hsLang=en#delivery) - [Trade Program](https://help.clayimports.com/trade-program?hsLang=en) - [Our Products](https://help.clayimports.com/our-products?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Handmade Characteristics](https://help.clayimports.com/our-products?hsLang=en#handmade-characteristics) - [General](https://help.clayimports.com/our-products?hsLang=en#general) - [Terracotta](https://help.clayimports.com/our-products?hsLang=en#terracotta) - [Terms + Policies](https://help.clayimports.com/terms-policies?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Returns](https://help.clayimports.com/terms-policies?hsLang=en#returns) - [Post Purchase](https://help.clayimports.com/terms-policies?hsLang=en#post-purchase) - [Payment](https://help.clayimports.com/terms-policies?hsLang=en#payment) - [Installation](https://help.clayimports.com/installation?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Terracotta](https://help.clayimports.com/installation?hsLang=en#terracotta) - [Grout](https://help.clayimports.com/installation?hsLang=en#grout) - [Suitability](https://help.clayimports.com/installation?hsLang=en#suitability) - [Production + Lead Times](https://help.clayimports.com/production-lead-times?hsLang=en) - [General](https://help.clayimports.com/general?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.clayimports.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/CLAY-White-and-Black.png?width=35&height=35&name=CLAY-White-and-Black.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://clayimports.com) Copyright © 2026, clayimports.com