Choosing Between LTL and FTL Isn't a Question of Space.
It's a Question of What's at Stake.
The freight industry has a peculiar way of looking at the world. It sees your shipment not as a critical component for a trade show, a unique piece of art, or a pallet of high-value electronics, but as a question of geometry: does it fill a truck or not? This is a perfectly logical, yet entirely human-less, way to run a business.
This is why businesses in Los Angeles who care about their cargo—not just its volume—choose a different kind of partner. A standard carrier sells space on a truck. We offer a more valuable commodity: peace of mind.
Sterling's LTL (Less Than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) service isn't a separate, impersonal division of our company. It's an extension of our core courier philosophy: to treat every shipment with the care and attention it deserves, whether it's a single envelope or a 48-foot trailer.
LTL: When Your Shipment Deserves Its Own Itinerary
The problem with conventional LTL freight shipping is that your goods are forced to travel with dozens of strangers, making multiple stops at huge, impersonal sorting hubs. This is efficient for the carrier, but it's a recipe for damage, delays, and anxiety for you.
Our approach is different. We view LTL as a curated journey. We consolidate shipments with a small number of other carefully selected clients, minimizing handling and transfers. It's the difference between a direct flight and one with three layovers—a fundamentally better, safer, and more predictable experience for your high-value goods.
FTL: Your Private Chariot, On Demand
When you book an FTL (Full Truckload) shipment, you are buying more than just space; you are buying exclusivity and speed. Your shipment is the only priority. The truck is sealed at your door and opened at its destination. There are no detours, no co-loading, no unnecessary stops. This is the ultimate in security and efficiency, perfect for high-value, time-critical, or large-scale deliveries across the continental US.
We Can Even Box It For You
The final layer of trust is ensuring your items are perfectly prepared for their journey. If your goods aren't securely boxed or crated, our service doesn't end. We can arrange for professional packing and crating, ensuring that the first step of the logistical chain is as strong as the last. It's just one more way we remove the points of failure—and the anxiety—from the shipping process.