### Why move partials with Flock Freight?

Don’t sacrifice service for savings. With FlockDirect®, enjoy truckload-level service and reliability — all while saving costs and eliminating terminals.

### Load to ride service.

Inefficient is insufficient. When traditional consolidation service won’t cut it, move partial and VLTL freight with truckload-quality service that keeps your goods on one truck.

### Better than traditional consolidation.

Our algorithm matches you with shipments in real time, so your goods don’t wait days or weeks for another load going the same direction.

### Less risk of damage.

By eliminating terminals with FlockDirect, you’ll see less damage on goods–and less damage on profits.

“Avoiding hubs and delivering on time helps us provide a better quality of service to our clients. We’re winning more business because of Flock Freight.”

Rob Vespa

President, Walkboard Express

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### FAQs

**What is partial truckload?**  
Partial truckload (PTL) refers to a shipping option between LTL and FTL that occupies a portion of a truck’s capacity. It is suitable for shipments larger than LTL but not requiring an entire truck, offering a balance between cost savings and faster transit times; however, it can be difficult to schedule a PTL shipment due to the niche requirements and limited carrier base willing to haul it.

**What is freight consolidation?**  
Freight consolidation is the process of combining multiple smaller shipments into one full truckload (FTL). Typically, freight is picked up and brought to a consolidation warehouse in a central location for each shipment’s final destination. At that warehouse, the freight is unloaded, organized, and sent out for final delivery.

**What is the benefit of freight consolidation?**  
Freight consolidation can offer benefits like reduced shipping costs, optimized use of cargo space, improved efficiency and streamlined logistics by shipping your freight out as soon as it’s ready — eliminating the need to have enough warehouse space to store it.

**What are the risks of freight consolidation?**  
The risks of freight consolidation include potential delays, increased vulnerability to damage or loss, complex coordination, potential for errors in sorting or handling, and limited flexibility for individual shipment requirements.

**What is an example of shipment consolidation?**  
Imagine a clothing boutique, electronics store, and bookshop sending their packages to a fulfillment center. There, the individual shipments are grouped together onto a single truck. This consolidated shipment is then shipped to its destination, where it is unpacked and distributed to each respective store.

### Find the best mode for your load.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to freight shipping. Streamline your shipping operation with Flock Freight. Explore your options below.

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