Full truck loads and part loads, run by the office that knows your lane.

How you move freight by road depends on how much you are sending. Full truck load (FTL) uses the whole trailer and typically runs direct between collection and delivery. Less than truck load (LTL) combines smaller consignments on scheduled services, so you pay only for the space and weight you use. Regular pallet flows can also move as European groupage (GRP), consolidating smaller multi‑pallet orders with other freight on the same linehaul. Whichever option fits, shipments move on a vetted carrier network supported by a contracted fleet, planned lane by lane or secured under long‑term contracts. Where this service is the right fit, Eurogate supports planning, coordination and execution from pickup through to final delivery.

Service capabilities

We tailor road transport to the size and requirements of your shipment. If direct delivery is required, Full Truck Load (FTL) is the right solution. For smaller consignments, Less than Truck Load (LTL) allows you to share transport capacity with other shipments, while our European Groupage service provides a cost-effective solution for consolidated freight. We offer a wide range of trailer types tailored to different cargo requirements, including standard, box, double-deck, MEGA and Joloda trailers. For UK-EU movements, customs formalities are managed in-house as part of the transport process.

What this service supports

Suitable for...

Palletised and full-load freight, from FMCG to automotive and chemicals.

Shipment profile

One part load through to a full trailer, with ADR carried where needed.

Operational focus

Quoting, transport and UK customs run from one office, not split across desks.

Typical use case

Recurring UK and European lanes that need timing you can plan around.

Experience across sectors and consignment types

Eurogate has experience supporting customers across a wide range of sectors, from food and packaging through to packed chemicals, construction equipment and specialist consignments outside standard pallet formats. The Group also has a strong track record supporting sectors such as oil and gas, engineering, steel fabrication and energy.

Automotive
FMCG
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals
Food and beverage
Construction
Paper and packaging
Industrial machinery

How Eurogate delivers this service

Eurogate’s services are delivered through experienced teams who manage lanes across their regions, coordinate between markets where required, and support customers from collection to delivery. That includes customs management, local market guidance, and direct communication throughout the movement.

Quote and booking

Your enquiry lands with the office that runs your lane. They price it, work out whether a full or part load fits, and book the carrier.

Paperwork and customs

The same office prepares the transport documents and files UK declarations on HMRC’s CDS, so the freight is not waiting on an outside broker.

Collection and transit

The trailer is collected to schedule and followed through transit. ADR-permitted vehicles carry dangerous goods on the lanes that call for them.

Delivery and proof

Delivery and proof come back through the office that booked the load. If a plan changes in transit, that office already has the lane in front of them.

Key service features

The structure of FTL depends on the route, the consignment and the level of support required. Features may include the following.

Full truck loads (FTL)
Part loads (LTL)
ADR-permitted trailers
A wide range of trailer types
In-house UK customs (CDS)
Vetted carriers and a contracted fleet

Food and perishables

Ambient and chilled food and drink move on scheduled road services, including duty-suspended loads for the beverage industry. Where the cold chain has to hold, temperature-controlled trailers carry it under one booking.

What sets our service apart

Speed matters in logistics. We’ve built our operation around getting your cargo where it needs to go without delay, backed by terminals positioned across eight nations and staffed by people who know the work.

Capacity that holds

Long carrier relationships keep space available through driver shortages, peak weeks and driving bans.

Specialists on your lane

The office quoting your freight sits in a country it actually passes through.

Dangerous goods kept in-house

ADR carriage, including the refrigerated-ADR combination, handled by our own desks.

FAQs

What is the difference between FTL and LTL?

A full truck load (FTL) is a dedicated trailer for your cargo, moving direct with no consolidation stops, so it is the faster option and is priced for the whole trailer. A part load (LTL) shares trailer space with other consignments, so you pay for the space you use, with a scheduled rather than direct transit.

What if my shipment is smaller than a part load?

For sub-pallet and parcel-level consignments, our European Groupage service consolidates from a single pallet upwards on weekly schedules. See the European Groupage page, or tell us the dimensions and we will route it the most economical way.

Do you handle UK customs for road freight?

Yes. Our UK customs desk files import and export declarations in-house on HMRC's Customs Declaration Service, so the freight is not waiting on a third-party broker. EORI, deferment, and post-Brexit documentation are handled by the same office that books the load.

Can you carry dangerous goods by road?

Yes. We run ADR-permitted trailers with trained drivers for classified dangerous goods, and we hold refrigerated ADR capacity for cargo that is both hazardous and temperature-sensitive, so it travels in a single trailer.

Which countries do you run road freight from?

We run regular scheduled road services from our offices in the UK, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, into and across Europe. Freight beyond that footprint is coordinated through our established carrier network.

Case Studies

Moving Scottish Natural Stone by Road

Engagement

High-weight, high-value transport

Corridor

Inbound to the EU

A Restricted Delivery in Central Madrid

Engagement

One-off restricted-access delivery

Corridor

Inbound to central Madrid, Spain

Ready to move your cargo

Talk to our team about your shipping needs and get a quote today. Operations in eight countries with connections to move goods anywhere in Europe.

Ready to move your cargo

Talk to our team about your shipping needs and get a quote today.

Operations in eight countries with connections to move goods anywhere in Europe.