LTL
Less Than Truckload — LA & Nationwide

Cost-smart LTL freight out of Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and Orange County
— pay only for the space you use, with delivery to all 48 contiguous states.

Green semi truck pulling a white dry van trailer on a highway, LTL freight shipped nationwide from Southern California by AEEM Shipping
SoCal-Based, 48-State Network

Pay for the space you use

AEEM moves less-than-truckload freight for Southern California shippers who don't need a whole trailer. Your pallets share space with other freight, so you pay only for the room you use — the cost-smart way to move anything from a single pallet to a partial load.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with daily pickups across the Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego, we tap a vetted LTL carrier and terminal network to deliver to all 48 contiguous states — with freight-class guidance, all-in pricing, and pallet-level tracking on every shipment.

White semi truck hauling a dry van trailer on a multilane highway at dusk, LTL freight moved nationwide from Southern California by AEEM Shipping
48
24/7
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SoCal LTL pickups
Tracking & support
how it works

Our proven LTL process

1. Quote & Classify

Send us your pallet count, dimensions, weight, and commodity. We confirm the right freight class and return an all-in rate — no surprise reclassification later.

2. Pickup & Consolidation

A vetted carrier collects your freight inside your window and consolidates it at the terminal, so your pallets share the trailer with other compatible loads.

Line-Haul & Tracking

Your freight moves through the terminal network with pallet-level tracking, milestone alerts, and a dispatch desk watching every leg 24/7.

4. Delivery & Digital POD

We deliver to your receiver with liftgate, residential, or inside-delivery options as needed — plus electronic proof of delivery and same-day paperwork.

WHY AEEM

Why ship LTL with AEEM

A Los Angeles–based drayage network built for speed, compliance, and visibility — from reefer cargo to overweight loads.

SoCal Coverage, Nationwide Reach

Headquartered in Los Angeles with pickups across Southern California — and an LTL carrier network that delivers to all 48 contiguous states. Local know-how, nationwide muscle.

24/7 Dispatch & Live Communication

One dedicated point of contact who picks up the phone, sends proactive updates, and keeps you posted at every terminal and milestone — before you have to ask.

Transparent, All-In Pricing

Freight class, dimensions, and accessorials priced upfront. No surprise reclassification fees, no hidden charges after delivery.

Live Tracking & Visibility

Track every pallet from pickup, through the terminal network, to delivery — with milestone alerts and a dispatch desk that answers 24/7/365.

Only Pay for Your Space

LTL means your freight shares the trailer, so you pay for the space you use — the cost-smart way to move one pallet to a partial load without booking a whole truck.

Pre-Pulls & Container Storage

Liftgate, residential, inside delivery, appointment scheduling, and limited-access stops — tell us upfront and we build it into one clean quote.

LOCATION NETWORK

From SoCal to all 48 states

California container drayage: terminal operations at the Port of Long Beach
Daily LTL pickups across the Southern California corridors below, with terminal-network delivery to every contiguous U.S. state.

Los Angeles

Inland Empire

Orange County

San Diego

Port of Los Angeles

Port of Long Beach

San Fernando Valley

Ventura County

All 48 Contiguous States

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Frequently asked questions

LTL made simple, every step

Find clear answers to common questions about our LTL services.

What is LTL freight shipping?

LTL (less than truckload) shipping moves freight that doesn't need a full trailer. Your palletized shipment shares trailer space with other shippers' freight and travels through a terminal network, so you pay only for the space and weight you use. It's the cost-efficient mode for anything from one pallet up to about 10,000 pounds.

How much does LTL shipping from Los Angeles cost?

A single standard pallet from Los Angeles typically runs $150 to $350 to nearby western states and $350 to $700 coast to coast, depending on freight class, weight, and accessorials. Multi-pallet partial loads scale from there. Every AEEM quote is all-in, with the freight class confirmed upfront so there are no reclassification surprises.

What is freight class and why does it matter?

Freight class is the NMFC rating from 50 to 500 that LTL carriers use to price shipments, based on density, stowability, handling, and liability. A wrong class triggers reclassification fees after delivery. We confirm the correct class at quote time so the rate you book is the rate you pay.

How long does LTL transit take from Los Angeles?

LTL adds terminal handling, so transit runs longer than a dedicated truck: 1 to 3 business days within California and the Southwest, 3 to 5 to Texas and the Midwest, and 5 to 7 to the East Coast. Guaranteed and expedited LTL options are available when a delivery date is fixed.

When should I ship LTL versus FTL?

LTL fits shipments from one pallet up to roughly 10,000 pounds or 12 linear feet. Above that, FTL is usually faster and often cheaper per pound, since your freight gets the whole trailer and skips terminal handling. We price both at quote time and recommend the better mode.

Do you offer liftgate, residential, or inside delivery?

Yes. Liftgate, residential, limited-access, inside delivery, and appointment scheduling are all available. Tell us what the pickup and delivery locations need when you book, and the accessorials are built into one all-in quote instead of billed after delivery.

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