Full Truckload (FTL) & Dedicated Fleet
Full truckload shipping is the backbone of the U.S. freight economy, moving roughly 11.8 billion tons of goods annually and accounting for more than 80% of domestic freight revenue. AFL Logistics deploys a modern, ELD-compliant fleet of 53' dry vans, refrigerated units, and flatbeds to guarantee daily capacity commitments for major automotive, consumer goods, and industrial accounts. With dedicated fleet options, your freight never waits for a broker to find a truck — the asset is reserved for your lane before the load ever tendered.
The Market Behind the Service
Understanding the forces shaping this segment is the first step to engineering a better supply chain.
The U.S. trucking industry generated over $940 billion in revenue in 2023, with trucking moving 72.6% of the nation's domestic freight by weight. Full truckload (FTL) represents the largest segment, serving manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and energy supply chains.
Driver shortages, capacity volatility, and fuel price swings have made guaranteed capacity a competitive advantage. Shippers increasingly move away from transactional spot markets toward dedicated fleet contracts that lock in trucks, drivers, and rates for predictable lanes.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate and Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules have tightened available driver hours, making route engineering and load planning more critical than ever to on-time performance.
Core Capabilities
What AFL Delivers
Guaranteed Capacity Contracts
Dedicated tractors and trailers assigned to your lanes with contractual daily pickup commitments, eliminating spot-market uncertainty during peak shipping seasons.
Team-Driver Expedited Service
Two-driver teams keep freight moving around the clock, delivering coast-to-coast in under 48 hours for time-critical automotive, pharmaceutical, and emergency industrial freight.
Drop Trailer & Power-Only Programs
Pre-positioned trailers at shipper and receiver facilities let you load and unload on your schedule, while AFL power-only units handle the linehaul between yards.
Hazmat & Oversize Permit Loads
HAZMAT-endorsed drivers and permit coordination for oversized, overweight, and placarded shipments requiring route surveys, escort vehicles, and state-by-state permitting.
Cross-Border NAFTA Corridors
C-TPAT certified cross-border service into Canada and Mexico with bilingual dispatch, customs brokerage coordination, and in-bond transit through our Dallas-Fort Worth gateway.
Operational Specifications
- 53' Air-Ride Dry Vans & Air-Ride Flatbeds
- Guaranteed Drop Trailer Programs at Shipper/Receiver
- Real-Time Satellite GPS Telemetry & Automated Arrival Geofencing
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certified Drivers
- Team-Driver Expedited Cross-Country in <48 Hours
- ELD-Compliant Hours-of-Service Tracking & Automated HOS Alerts
- Cargo Insurance up to $250,000 per Load (Higher Limits Available)
- Automated EDI 204 (Load Tender), 214 (Status), & 210 (Invoice) Feeds
Equipment & Assets
How It Works
The AFL Service Process
Lane Engineering & Tender
Our freight engineers map your origin-destination pair, model transit time against HOS rules, and tender the load to a dedicated or qualified partner asset.
Dispatch & Driver Assignment
A West Michigan-based dispatcher assigns a qualified driver, confirms equipment, and transmits electronic dispatch documents via EDI 204.
In-Transit Telemetry
Satellite GPS and geofencing generate automated EDI 214 status updates at pickup, in-transit checkpoints, and delivery — no check calls required.
Delivery & POD Automation
Signed proof-of-delivery and rate confirmation are captured electronically, with EDI 210 invoicing and a digital POD archive available in your portal.
Why AFL Stands Out
Asset-backed capacity — AFL operates its own tractors and trailers, so your load isn't dependent on a broker finding a third-party truck.
24/7/365 West Michigan dispatch desk means a human dispatcher answers your call at 3 a.m., not an after-hours call center.
Single-contract simplicity — combine FTL, LTL, warehousing, and final mile under one master services agreement with unified billing.
99.4% on-time performance verified against automated geofence arrival data, not driver self-reported check calls.
Compliance & Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Full Truckload (FTL) FAQs
What is the difference between FTL and LTL?
How fast can AFL cover the U.S.?
Do you offer guaranteed pickup and delivery times?
Can you handle hazmat and oversized freight?
How do I track my FTL shipment?
Related Services & Solutions
Explore More AFL Capabilities
Pair Full Truckload (FTL) with complementary freight, storage, and fulfillment services to build a unified, end-to-end supply chain under a single master services agreement.
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) & Volume LTL
Optimized pallet shipping with consolidated pricing and zero re-handling.
Warehousing, High-Bay & Inventory Staging
3.2M+ sq. ft. of secure, food-grade, and industrial pallet storage.
Cross-Docking & Transloading Hubs
Eliminate warehouse holding costs with direct dock-to-dock sorting.
Cold Chain & Refrigerated Logistics
Continuous -20°F to 65°F climate maintenance for food & perishables.
Intermodal Rail Freight & Rail Spurs
Cost-effective, sustainable long-haul freight linking Midwest manufacturing.
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