FTL Freigh

FTL Freight — Full Truckload Services Across Europe Full truckload (FTL) freight reserves an entire vehicle for one shipment — direct routing from collection to delivery, with no shared space and fewer handling points along the route. Go Trans arranges FTL freight across Europe through trusted carrier partners including DSV, DHL, DPD, UPS, and FedEx, matched to each load based on profile, route, and required timeline. Request a delivery quote What FTL Freight Means FTL freight means one consignment occupies the full capacity of the assigned vehicle. The load travels directly from the origin address to the destination without consolidation stops or groupage handling. This typically results in shorter transit times and fewer handling points compared to LTL or groupage freight — reducing the risk of damage for larger or more sensitive loads. The standard vehicle type for European FTL road freight is commonly a curtainsider truck, though actual vehicle type depends on load dimensions, weight, and carrier partner availability at the time of booking. Indicative load capacity for a standard FTL vehicle runs from around 10–12 pallets up to approximately 33 euro pallets — however, final capacity is confirmed based on actual load profile and the carrier assigned to the route. European FTL Routes Covered FTL freight is available across major European road routes, including Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Italy, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom on selected routes. Common route examples: Belgium → Germany, France → Netherlands, Germany → Poland, Italy → Belgium, Spain → France. Availability depends on load profile, vehicle type, access, transit urgency, and carrier partner capacity. When FTL Is the Right Choice FTL is the appropriate service when 3 conditions apply: The load volume justifies a dedicated vehicle. When a consignment fills or nearly fills a truck, sharing space with other loads adds cost and handling risk without meaningful benefit. Direct routing is a priority. FTL moves point-to-point without consolidation stops. For time-sensitive shipments, fewer stops mean more predictable transit across European routes. Cargo sensitivity requires reduced handling. High-value goods, industrial components, or fragile loads benefit from a single loading and unloading cycle rather than multiple transfer points typical of groupage freight. For consignments that do not justify a full vehicle, LTL freight provides a part-load alternative on the same European routes. For smaller palletised loads, pallet delivery is more appropriate. Load and Service Reference Use the table below to identify the most suitable service before requesting a quote. All thresholds are indicative — the right service is confirmed based on actual load dimensions, weight, route, and carrier partner availability. Load type Typical volume Recommended service Single or small pallets 1–2 pallets Pallet Delivery Part load — multiple pallets Several pallets, shared truck space LTL Freight Large load — near or full truck 10+ pallets or high-weight consignment FTL Freight Oversized or bespoke load Dedicated vehicle requirement Van Delivery Cost depends on route distance, load weight, volume, vehicle type, collection and delivery countries, transit urgency, and carrier partner availability. Who Uses FTL Freight FTL freight is used primarily by businesses moving high-volume loads across European routes on a regular or project basis. Common use cases include: ● Manufacturers moving finished goods or raw materials between production sites and distribution facilities across European corridors ● Automotive and industrial suppliers requiring direct, low-handling transit for components or assemblies ● Retail and FMCG businesses shipping full loads to European distribution centres on scheduled runs ● Businesses with time-critical or high-value consignments where groupage handling risk is not acceptable For businesses with recurring FTL requirements, ongoing arrangements can be discussed through the same contact point — removing the need to rebook individually for each shipment. How FTL Freight Is Arranged The service operates through a logistics arranger model. Go Trans does not own freight vehicles — it connects customers with suitable carrier partners based on load profile, route, and required delivery timeline. The process works in 4 steps: Submit your load details. Provide the collection address, delivery address, load dimensions, total weight, vehicle type requirements if known, and required timeline through the quote page. A suitable carrier partner is identified. From its network including DSV, DHL, DPD, UPS, and FedEx, the most appropriate carrier for the route and load profile is confirmed. Not every partner operates on every FTL route — availability depends on route, load profile, and partner capacity at the time of booking. A dedicated vehicle is assigned. The truck is reserved exclusively for the shipment and travels directly from collection to delivery. Vehicle type is confirmed based on load requirements and partner availability. Tracking and documentation are provided. A tracking reference is issued on confirmation. A CMR waybill covers the shipment as standard cross-border road freight documentation — CMR waybill explained in the guides section for reference. Submit your load details and availability will be confirmed for your route and load profile. Request a delivery quote