10/08/2026
Truckload rates are climbing again in 2026, and more shippers are splitting trailers to absorb the increase.
Shared truckload combines two shipments on one trailer, with two pickups and two drop‑offs. Flock Freight CEO Pat Dillon calls it “carpooling for freight.” It targets loads in the 10 to 40 linear foot range: too big to move efficiently as LTL, too small to fill a truck.
The savings are significant. Shared truckload runs 30 to 40% below a standalone FTL booking, and that gap can widen in years two and three. For high‑volume shippers, it adds up to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year while keeping FTL‑level service.
With budgets tightening heading into peak season, it pays to check whether a partial load really needs a full trailer. With Lazr, you can compare LTL and FTL rates from multiple carriers in one place and choose the best option for each shipment. No contract or commitment necessary.
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📚Source: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-shared-truckload-wins-when-truckload-rates-rise