Less than truckload, more commonly referred to simply as LTL freight shipping is a very effective and economical shipping option when a shipment doesn’t require a full trailer. Businesses of all shapes and sizes and in all industries can benefit from LTL shipments; however, small businesses, in particular, tend to use this method to ship their products the most. LTL shipping is a highly efficient way for business owners to transport cargo to distributors, retailers, and directly to customers located throughout the country. But, do LTL shipments have to be on a pallet?