What Is Truck Delivery in the US?
Truck delivery in the U.S. refers to moving freight by truck from a warehouse, port, CFS, or transload facility to the final destination. For e-commerce sellers, the most common use case is Amazon FBA truck delivery, including LTL, FTL, or local delivery to Amazon fulfillment centers.
When to Use FBA Truck Delivery
- Palletized freight — Over 150 lbs, ideal for LTL
- Full truckloads — Half truck or more, use FTL
- Multi-SKU inventory — Needs box labels, pallet labels, delivery appointment
- Warehouse to FC — LA, Dallas, NJ, Chicago warehouses to Amazon FCs
The Complete FBA Truck Delivery Process
- Create FBA shipment — In Seller Central, confirm FC address and shipment ID
- Prepare cargo — Check FNSKU, box labels, pallet labels, Amazon pallet requirements
- Choose shipping method — LTL for a few pallets, FTL for full loads or urgent shipments
- Get quotes — Enter origin ZIP, destination FC ZIP, weight, dimensions, pallet count, freight class
- Book delivery appointment — Carrier books per Amazon requirements
- Track and confirm — Save BOL, POD, PRO number for claims or tracking
How FBA Truck Delivery Is Priced
Cost depends on origin/destination ZIP codes, freight class, weight, dimensions, pallet count, accessorials (liftgate, appointment, waiting time), fuel surcharge, and delivery timing.
Common Pitfalls for Sellers
- Wrong labels — Incorrect box labels, pallet labels, or shipment IDs cause rejection
- Wrong freight class — Leads to carrier rebill, potentially 2-3x the original quote
- No appointment — Most Amazon FCs don't accept walk-in deliveries
- Non-compliant pallets — Over height, overweight, or poorly wrapped = rejection risk
- Choosing lowest price only — Cheap carriers with poor appointment capability cost more in the long run
How ShipOnlines Helps FBA Sellers
ShipOnlines compares LTL and FTL rates from TQL, CHR, Echo, and GlobalTranz. FBA sellers can get instant quotes, save frequently used warehouse-to-FC routes, track shipments, and communicate in Chinese or English.
