Full Truckload (FTL): overview
When your freight fills a trailer — or simply needs one to itself — full truckload is the fastest, safest option. Your load goes straight from pickup to delivery with no transfers.
Gelle Transport is a woman-owned and minority-owned carrier headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, moving freight for American businesses since 2014. Our dispatchers work around the clock, so you always have someone to call about your load.
Who it is for
Shippers with enough freight to fill a trailer, or freight that should travel without transfers.
Key benefits
How it works
- 01
Tell us about the shipment
Pickup and delivery locations, freight type, weight, pallet count and appointment windows.
- 02
Get a clear quote
An itemised price with no invented “from” rates, and a realistic timeline.
- 03
We move it
Pickup on time, safe transport and proactive updates from dispatch.
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Delivered and confirmed
On-time delivery with proof of delivery.
Full Truckload (FTL) for Kenya
For Kenya, the ocean equivalent of FTL is a Full Container Load (FCL): a 20ft or 40ft container used only by you. We can truck it to the US port and arrange delivery inside Kenya.
See Full Truckload (FTL) in KenyaService area
Based in North Kansas City, Missouri, we serve commercial lanes across the continental United States, subject to route coverage, fleet availability and operating authority. Kansas City’s position at the junction of I-70, I-35 and I-29 — and its status as a major rail hub — makes it an efficient base for national freight.
FTL, LTL or intermodal: choosing the right option
| Full truckload (FTL) | Less than truckload (LTL) | Intermodal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical size | About 10+ pallets, or a full trailer | 1–6 pallets | Full container or trailer |
| Handling | Direct, no transfers | Shared trailer, terminal transfers | Truck to rail to truck |
| Speed | Fastest door to door | Slower, depends on network | Competitive on long lanes |
| Best for | Large, fragile or urgent freight | Small, palletised shipments | Long-distance, cost-sensitive freight |
How to prepare your freight
Why a Kansas City carrier?
Kansas City sits where Interstates 70, 35 and 29 meet, putting much of the United States within a day or two’s drive. It is also one of the country’s largest rail centres, served by several Class I railroads, which makes intermodal a natural extension of our trucking. For shippers, that central location means efficient lanes to the East and West Coasts, the Gulf, the Upper Midwest and Texas.
What working with Gelle Transport is like
24/7 dispatch
Our dispatchers work around the clock and answer the phone.
Safety first
Qualified drivers, hours-of-service compliance and secure load restraint.
On-time focus
Realistic appointments and proactive updates if anything changes.
Clear pricing
Quotes that list accessorials up front.
Long-term partner
We grow with customers through recurring and dedicated lanes.
Diverse supplier
Woman-owned and minority-owned business.
Industries we support
Full Truckload (FTL) FAQs
When is FTL better than LTL?
Generally when you ship around 10 or more pallets, need speed, or your freight is fragile and should not be handled at terminals.
Do you offer flatbed FTL?
Yes, alongside dry van.
How do I get a quote for Full Truckload (FTL)?
Use our quote form, WhatsApp us or call +1 (816) 482-2607. Include pickup and delivery locations, what you are shipping and your timing.
Do you have dispatch outside office hours?
Yes — our dispatchers work around the clock.