Part Truck Load
Share truck space and pay only for the capacity your goods use. Made for loads too big for courier and too small for a dedicated truck.
- 500 kg – 3 t
- Typical load per booking
- Pay per kg
- Only for the space you use
- 19,000+
- Pincodes served
- Weekly
- Scheduled departures on major lanes
Overview
Part load at a glance
Part load transport is the middle layer—freight too large or heavy for parcel pricing but not enough volume to justify an entire truck. AtlasShip surfaces PTL-capable carriers for your lane so you compare before you commit.
Designed for freight in the about 50 kg to multi-ton loads band
Lane-based quotes—compare partners on cost and transit
Shared truck space with LR and milestone tracking
Why PTL ranks for "part load transport" searches
Marketplaces optimise for finding any truck. AtlasShip optimises for businesses that already run disciplined invoices and need carrier comparisons with LR/POD alignment.
You still share space with other shippers—that is what keeps PTL cost-efficient—but you choose the partner that fits your lane and service expectations.
How AtlasShip prices part truck load
Quotes start from chargeable weight, lane distance, how many other consignments share the leg, and carrier-specific surcharges including ODA when a pincode is outside routine coverage.
If volumetric weight exceeds dead weight, carriers re-rate at pickup—enter dimensions honestly when booking.
PTL vs parcel vs FTL — when businesses pick PTL
| Scenario | Parcel | PTL | FTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro showroom samples | Often best | Rarely | No |
| Regional wholesale replenishment | Sometimes costly | Yes | Sometimes |
| Plant-to-plant transfer with tight dock slots | No | Sometimes | Usually |
Popular city lanes
Sectors
Industry guides for part load freight
AtlasShip helps MSMEs compare carriers for sector-specific B2B moves—heavy parcels through full truck loads.
Apparels & LifestyleTailor-made logistics to suit your storage and retail needs.Industry guide
Books & PeriodicalsHassle-free logistics for books, periodicals, and institutions.Industry guide
HealthcareDoorstep logistics and supply chain solutions for healthcare.Industry guide
FMCG & Consumer ElectronicsTrusted FMCG supply chain offerings across India.Industry guide
AutomotiveTimely, nationwide distribution of automotive parts and spares.Industry guide
EngineeringSwift delivery of tools and engineering supplies on every lane you book.Industry guide
Hi-TechReliable logistics for electronics, components, and high-value SKUs.Industry guide
Retail & EcommerceMulti-city restock, dark stores, and B2B ecommerce fulfillment.Industry guide
Where PTL fits
Between a few pallets and a full truck
LTL
Less Than Truck Load
- Load50 kg – 1 t
- VehicleConsolidated freight
- PricingPer kg, by slab
- Best forPalletised or boxed loads
PTL
Part Truck Load
- Load500 kg – 3 t
- VehicleShared 14 ft – 24 ft truck
- PricingShare of truck space
- Best forRegular mid-size dispatches
FTL
Full Truck Load
- Load3 t – 25 t
- VehicleDedicated truck, 14 ft – 32 ft
- PricingPer trip
- Best forBulk and time-bound loads
Who it's for
When part load makes sense
PTL suits regular mid-size dispatches that do not fill a whole truck.
Manufacturers sending batches
Finished goods to dealers and buyers in batches of a few pallets.
Distributors restocking
Weekly replenishment to retailers in other cities.
Moving up from courier
Bulk orders that have outgrown parcel rates and box limits.
Seasonal peaks
Extra stock for festive or sale seasons without booking a full truck.
How it works
Four steps toyour first part load
- 01
Share requirement
Volumes, lanes and goods type.
- 02
Expect a call back
Our team calls to understand your needs and suggest the right plan.
- 03
Choose your partners
Pick from multiple courier partners based on rates, speed and reach.
- 04
Pickup & consolidate
Goods are picked up and loaded with other consignments on your lane, then tracked to delivery.
Key features
Why ship part load with us
01
Pay for space used
Charged on the weight or space your goods take, not the whole truck.
02
Doorstep pickup & delivery
From your unit or godown to the consignee’s door.
06
E-way bill support
Help generating and attaching e-way bills for every consignment.
07
Transit insurance
Optional cover for high-value or fragile goods.
03
Scheduled departures
Fixed weekly departures on major lanes so you can plan dispatch.
08
GST invoicing
One consolidated GST invoice for all shipments.
05
Secure handling
Goods are palletised, labelled and segregated from other loads.
04
Live tracking
Every consignment visible on one dashboard, with alerts.
Pricing factors
What shapes your rate
No hidden charges. Every quote shows how it was calculated.
Estimate a rateWeight & volume
Actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Lane & distance
Origin and destination cities and how busy the lane is.
Space occupied
Pallets or floor space your goods take in the truck.
Pickup & drop points
Number of pickup and delivery locations.
Add-on services
Insurance, appointment delivery, loading and unloading.
Goods type
Fragile, high-value or oversized handling.
Coverage
19,000+
Pin codes served across India for pickup and delivery.
North
Delhi NCR · Jaipur · Lucknow · Chandigarh · Ludhiana
West
Mumbai · Pune · Ahmedabad · Surat · Indore
South
Bengaluru · Chennai · Hyderabad · Kochi · Coimbatore
East
Kolkata · Bhubaneswar · Patna · Ranchi
North-East
Guwahati · Shillong · Agartala
From a PTL customer
We send around two tonnes to our dealers in Indore every week. With part load we pay for the space we use, not for an empty half of a truck.
FAQS
PTL questions
Your goods share a truck with other consignments going the same way. You pay only for the weight or space you use.
Ready to book
a part load
Share your requirement and our team will call you back with a plan.
Related services
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