How Consolidation Works

Your Cargo Doesn't Fill a Truck

Less-than-truckload shipments on standard LTL are expensive for mid-size loads.

We Consolidate Same-Lane Cargo

We aggregate multiple shippers on the same lane into one truck.

Our Fleet Executes as One Move

Bigbear owner-operated trucks depart on fixed weekly schedules.

You Pay Near-FTL Rates

You pay your proportional share — significantly below standard LTL rates.

Live Lane: California ↔ New Jersey

CA-NJ is our flagship consolidation lane — fully operational with weekly fixed departures. Whether your cargo is a few hundred pounds or several thousand, consolidation gives you near-FTL pricing.

Weekly Departures 5-7 Days Transit Owner-Operated Real-Time Tracking

20-35%

Below Standard LTL

5-7

Day Transit

Weekly

Fixed Schedule

10+

Years Experience

Live Lane: California ↔ Miami

CA-MIA lane is operational, paired with our Doral warehouse and South Florida local same-day delivery network. After trunk line arrival, seamless last mile same-day delivery.

Regular Departures 4-6 Days Transit Doral Warehouse Same Day Delivery

20-35%

Below Standard LTL

4-6

Day Transit

📍

Doral, FL 33172

⚡

Same Day Last Mile

Consolidation vs Standard LTL

Comparison	Standard LTL	ShipOnlines Consolidation
Rate	Class-based, expensive for mid-size loads	✓ Near-FTL pricing, save 20-35%
Transit	Carrier network dependent, variable	✓ Fixed weekly schedule, predictable
Handling	Multiple transfers between carriers	✓ Owner-operated direct, less handling
Tracking	Carrier system, slow updates	✓ Real-time, proactive alerts
Best For	Any volume	✓ 100–20,000 lbs optimal

Frequently Asked Questions

Consolidation works best for 100–20,000 lbs. Too small favors standard LTL flexibility; too large and FTL is more direct.

Standard LTL routes cargo through a carrier network with multiple transfers. Consolidation aggregates same-lane shipments into one truck — our own fleet runs direct with fewer touch points.

CA-NJ (California ↔ New Jersey) is our most mature lane with weekly fixed departures. CA-TX, CA-MIA, and CA-CHI are also operational. Contact us to confirm schedules.

Yes. Real-time tracking is available in the platform after booking. We send proactive alerts for any exceptions.

Use our online quote tool — enter origin/destination ZIP, weight, and dimensions. Or contact our lane specialists directly for a custom consolidation rate.

LTL Consolidation Service