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Palletized LTL
Less-than-truckload for a pallet or a few. Totes ship strapped and stacked on pallets, ideal for smaller orders and tight budgets.
1–several palletsLiftgate options
We Haul
IBC tote transport & logistics.
We move totes both directions across the lower 48 — palletized LTL for a pallet or two, full truckloads for volume, and reverse logistics to collect your empties. Freight is quoted alongside the totes so you see one landed price, not a surprise on the invoice.
Request a Quote
Get a freight quote
Origin ZIP, destination ZIP, tote count, and direction — outbound delivery or empties pickup.
Freight Modes
Three ways we move totes.
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Full truckload (FTL)
Dedicated 53' trailers for volume moves — up to roughly 40–45 totes per load. Fastest per-tote economics for bulk and standing orders.
~40–45 totesWholesale rate
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Reverse logistics
We come to you. Empties pickup at your dock feeds them back into the loop — often on a truck that would otherwise deadhead.
Empties pickupConsolidation
The Loading Math
How many totes fit?
A standard caged composite IBC has roughly a 40" x 48" pallet footprint — so about two totes occupy one standard pallet position side by side on a trailer floor. Because totes are tall and heavy rather than light, IBC loads typically cube out on floor space before they hit a weight limit.
| Equipment | Typical tote capacity |
|---|---|
| Standard pallet footprint | ~2 totes side by side |
| LTL pallet position | Priced per pallet / per space |
| 53' dry van (floor-loaded) | ~40–45 totes |
| Weight, not space | Empties rarely hit weight limits |
Exact counts depend on the tote size and whether you're moving full or empty. Compare footprints on the sizes page.
Packaging & Coverage
Secured for transit, delivered nationwide.
How totes ship
Packaging
- On the integral pallet base — forklift and pallet-jack ready
- Valves capped and secured against transit shock
- Strapped or shrink-wrapped to the deck as needed
- Load counts documented on the BOL
Where we run
Lower-48 coverage
We deliver and pick up across all 48 contiguous states. Regional lanes, transit times, freight class, and ZIP-based quoting are broken down on our nationwide shipping page.
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Lower-48 states covered
~45max
Totes per 53′ trailer
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Directions: outbound & reverse
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Totes + freight, quoted together
Empties pickups feed our reconditioning loop — see how we recondition and sell us your totes.
Plan Your Move
Buying, selling, or both — we'll carry the freight.
Pair a delivery with an empties pickup and consolidate the trip. One quote covers the totes and the truck.
Or dig into lanes & transit times.
Pick Your Mode
LTL or truckload? Match the load to the mode.
The right freight mode is mostly a question of count and whether the totes are full or empty. Use this as a quick decision guide, then let us confirm on your quote.
| If you have… | Best mode | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1–a few totes | Palletized LTL | Pay per pallet position; no need for a whole trailer |
| ~10–20 totes | Partial / volume LTL | Multi-pallet rates, still flexible on pickup timing |
| ~40–45 totes | Full truckload (FTL) | Fills a 53' van; lowest per-tote cost, fastest transit |
| Empties to return | Reverse logistics | Often rides an outbound truck that would deadhead |
| Delivery + pickup | Consolidated round trip | One truck, one quote, both directions |
Freight class and ZIP-based rating are broken down on the nationwide shipping page.
Pickup & Delivery Logistics
What happens on the dock.
A smooth pickup or delivery comes down to access and readiness. Totes are heavy and tall, so the equipment and space on your end shape both the schedule and the rate.
- Dock-height door: fastest — the trailer backs in and totes roll on/off by pallet jack
- No dock? Ask for a liftgate so totes lower to ground level
- Forklift on site speeds loading and can reduce accessorial fees
- Stage totes palletized and grouped by size before the truck arrives
- Clear the approach so a 53' van has room to maneuver
- Have the BOL count ready — it's what the driver signs against
Accessorials to know
What can move the freight bill
Liftgate service, limited-access or residential sites, inside delivery, and appointment scheduling are common LTL add-ons. Telling us up front means the quote you approve is the price you pay.
For volume moves, FTL sidesteps most of these because you're buying the whole trailer, not a class-rated space.
Freight With a Conscience
Fuller trucks are cheaper — and cleaner.
A truck burns nearly the same fuel whether it's half full or packed. By consolidating loads and pairing outbound deliveries with empties pickups, we cut deadhead miles — which lowers your per-tote rate and the carbon per tote reused at the same time. The circular loop shows up on the freight bill, not just the sustainability report.
Freight FAQ
Answers before you book a load.
How many totes fit on a 53' trailer?
Roughly 40 to 45 caged composite totes floor-load a 53' dry van. Because two share one pallet position, empty loads usually cube out on floor space before they hit a weight limit.
When should I ship LTL vs. full truckload?
LTL suits a pallet or a few totes; FTL wins on volume — about a dozen or more — with lower per-tote cost and often a day faster transit since it skips terminal handling.
Do you pick up empty totes?
Yes. Reverse logistics collects empties at your dock and feeds our reconditioning loop, often on a truck that would otherwise deadhead. We can pair a delivery and a pickup on one trip.
How are totes packaged for transit?
On their integral forkliftable pallet base, valves capped and secured, strapped or shrink-wrapped to the deck as needed, with counts documented on the BOL.
Do I need a loading dock?
No — ask for liftgate service and totes lower to ground level. A dock or on-site forklift is faster and can reduce accessorial fees, but isn't required.
Reduce · Reuse · Recycle
Need totes moved?
Send origin ZIP, destination ZIP, count, and direction. We'll quote freight within one business day and keep the totes in the loop.
