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Full Truck Load (FTL)

Dedicated full truck load transport across the UK and Europe, with one vehicle, one direct route and a fleet matched to your cargo.

Dedicated Full Truck Load (FTL) Services UK & Europe

When your shipment is too large to share a vehicle, or too valuable to risk extra handling, a full truck load is the right choice. AMW Couriers provides dedicated full truck load services across the UK and into Europe. Your goods get exclusive use of the whole vehicle, from collection to delivery.

No shared loads. No unnecessary stops. Just your freight, your vehicle and a direct route to its destination.

Operating from our base in Stourbridge in the West Midlands, we handle one-off movements and regular full load haulage for businesses of every size. Get a free full truck load quote today.

What Is Full Truck Load (FTL) Shipping?

Full truck load (FTL) shipping is a freight method where one customer books the entire capacity of a vehicle. The truck carries only your consignment and travels directly from collection to delivery.

With less than truckload (LTL) shipping, several customers share one vehicle. Their goods are loaded, unloaded and transferred at points along the route.

Because an FTL vehicle makes no intermediate stops, transit times are faster and your goods are handled far less. That means a much lower risk of damage or loss. FTL transport usually becomes the most cost-effective option once a shipment reaches around seven to eight full pallets, or fills the vehicle's weight or space limit.

Our Full Load Haulage Services

At AMW Couriers, we build every FTL movement around your cargo, whether it’s a one-off load or part of a regular freight schedule.

Dedicated FTL Transport

Your goods fill the whole vehicle and nothing else is loaded alongside them. You get faster transit, fewer handling points and more confidence in how your freight arrives. This matters most for fragile, high-value or time-sensitive consignments, where any delay or extra movement costs money.

Same Day and Scheduled Full Truck Loads

Full truck load requirements don't always come with notice. For urgent movements, our same day delivery service can get a dedicated vehicle on the road quickly. For planned, recurring freight, scheduled deliveries and contract runs let you book ahead and plan around a fixed timetable.

Full Load Haulage for Oversized and Heavy Cargo

Shared network freight often can't take oversized, non-standard or very heavy loads. With FTL, we select a vehicle to suit what you're moving, so shared-network limits don't apply. For the biggest consignments, see our large vehicles service.

Specialist Full Truck Loads

Some cargo needs more than a standard trailer. We also run dedicated loads for temperature controlled delivery and ADR hazardous goods transport, handled by drivers and vehicles equipped for the job.

UK and European Haulage

Our full truck load service covers England, Scotland and Wales, and extends into European haulage routes. Whether your freight is staying in the UK or crossing a border, you get the same care and communication from collection to delivery.

For cross-border loads, our team can also manage the paperwork. We handle export freight, import freight and customs clearance, so your goods don't get held up at the border.

When Is FTL Shipping the Right Choice?

Not every shipment needs a full truck load, but for many businesses it's clearly the better option. Here's when it may be a good move to choose our logistics company for your FTL services.

  • Large volume shipments: When your freight fills or nearly fills a vehicle, FTL rates compare well with LTL pricing, and you get a direct run.
  • Time-sensitive freight: FTL vehicles don't stop to collect other loads, so transit is faster. If you have a hard deadline, FTL removes the variables of shared freight.
  • High-value or fragile goods: FTL cuts handling to two points, loading and unloading. For valuable or delicate cargo, that lower risk is often decisive.
  • Confidential or secure consignments: A dedicated vehicle gives you a clear chain of custody. For extra protection, see our secure delivery service.
  • Regular freight movements: Scheduled FTL gives you predictable costs and reliable availability for repeat volumes.

FTL vs LTL: What's the Difference?

If you're weighing full truck load against less than truckload, here's how they compare.

  • FTL (full truck load): One customer, one vehicle, one direct journey. Faster, fewer touchpoints, more secure, and the best value at high volumes.
  • LTL (less than truckload): Several customers share a vehicle. Cheaper for smaller shipments, but goods are handled more, transit is longer, and there's more risk of damage or delay.

Why Choose AMW Couriers for Full Truck Load Transport?

  • Direct, point-to-point delivery: Your freight travels straight from collection to destination, with no shared loads and no extra stops.
  • A fleet matched to your cargo: We pick the right vehicle for the size, weight and type of load.
  • Competitive full truck load rates: Clear pricing with no hidden costs, for one-off movements or ongoing contracts.
  • UK and European coverage: From domestic routes across Great Britain to cross-border European haulage.
  • An experienced haulage company: Our freight team handles route planning, vehicle selection and cross-border paperwork, so you don’t have to.
  • Updates throughout: We keep you informed at every stage, so you always know where your goods are.

Industries That Rely on Full Truck Loads

Our full truck load services support businesses where volume, reliability and cargo security all matter, including:

Get a Full Truck Load Quote Today

Have a large shipment that needs a dedicated vehicle? AMW Couriers runs same day, scheduled and recurring full truck loads across the UK and into Europe.

Contact our haulage team for a clear, no-obligation FTL quote. Call us on 01384 470 351, send us a message or complete our online form, and we'll get back to you promptly.

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Can you deliver full truck loads to Europe?

Yes. Our full truck load service covers European haulage routes as well as the UK. We can also handle export documentation and customs clearance for cross-border loads.

Do you offer same day full truck loads?

Yes. We can arrange same day full truck loads for urgent freight, subject to vehicle availability. Call us on 01384 470 351 to check availability for your load.

How much does a full truck load cost?

The cost of a full truck load depends on distance, vehicle size, weight, route and timing. We give clear, fixed quotes with no hidden costs, so request a free FTL quote for an exact price.

What is the difference between FTL and LTL?

FTL gives you exclusive use of a vehicle and a direct journey. LTL (less than truckload) means sharing a vehicle with other customers' goods, which is cheaper for small shipments but slower and involves more handling.

What is FTL shipping?

FTL (full truck load) shipping means one customer books the whole vehicle for their goods. Our truck travels directly from collection to delivery with no other freight on board, which makes transit faster and reduces handling.

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