PTL not LTL

Part Truckload not Less Than Truckload

PTL, as it is commonly referred to, is predicated on the “Load to Ride” concept. By “marrying” your freight with other customers’ cargo meeting similar requirements, Marathon provides you faster direct “load-to-ride” service at discounted rates. Your freight and our other customers' freight are picked up and delivered on the same vehicle. Your freight will be handled only once saving you time and money.

Advantages

Pay for the percentage of the truck that you use on "load to ride."
Pickups are based on required due dates.
Delivery appointments are made in advance of pickups.
All freight is transported on a load to ride basis thereby eliminating handling and damages.
Because of precise scheduling and consolidation, we are not subject to the same hazards as common carriers:
No terminal crossovers. No changes in trucks or drivers.
No misplaced or overlooked freight that is commonplace when using common carriers.