Licensed carrier + broker · Pennsylvania based · Nationwide Coverage

Flexible Freight
Without Full Truckload Costs

Coordinated LTL freight for shipments that don't require a dedicated trailer. Regional and nationwide coverage from one logistics partner.

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Years in business

320K

Sq ft warehouse space

States covered

30+

Asset-based trucks

Equipment

Flexible Capacity
Across Every LTL Move

The right configuration depends on your freight size, urgency, and lane. We match the solution to the shipment – not the other way around.

Consolidated LTL

Shared trailer space

Your freight shares trailer space with other compatible shipments – coordinated for efficiency. You pay only for the space your freight occupies, not the full trailer.

Weight range Up to 10,000 lbs

Cost basis Space used only

Transit Regional + national

Best for Regular, scheduled freight

Partial Truckload

Dedicated space, shared cost

Freight too large for standard LTL but not enough to fill a full trailer. A dedicated portion of the trailer – faster transit than consolidated LTL, lower cost than a full FTL.

Weight range 5,000 – 30,000 lbs

Handling Fewer touchpoints

Transit Faster than LTL

Best for Mid-size, time-sensitive loads

Multi-Stop LTL

Multiple pickup or delivery points

A single coordinated move covering multiple origins or destinations – useful for manufacturers distributing to multiple customers or distribution centers on the same lane.

Coordination Single contact, all stops

Stops 2+ pickup or delivery

Coverage Regional + national

Best for Multi-customer outbound

Coordinated From
Pickup To Delivery

Step 1

Freight Details Submitted

Dimensions, weight, commodity, origin, destination, and pickup window. We confirm the right configuration – consolidated, partial, or multi-stop – before booking.

Step 2

Rate and Configuration Confirmed

We confirm pricing, routing, timing, and the right freight configuration before booking.

Step 3

Pickup and Dispatch

Driver confirmed, pickup window held. You have a direct contact. No handoffs to a call center or automated tracking system.

Step 4

Transit and Delivery

Freight monitored through delivery with direct updates and issue resolution handled by McCabe operations.

We Match Capacity To The Load

LTL and partial freight support for manufacturers, distributors, brokers, and time-sensitive regional lanes.

Production Distribution

Finished goods, components, and scheduled outbound freight coordinated from manufacturing facilities to warehouses, distributors, and customers.

Inbound Replenishment

Recurring inbound freight and replenishment shipments coordinated to maintain inventory flow across warehouses and production operations.

Multi-Stop Distribution

Coordinated regional deliveries across multiple customers, warehouses, or distribution points under one shipment plan and one contact.

Open Deck Partials

Flatbed and step deck partial freight for oversized materials, industrial equipment, and freight that cannot move in enclosed trailers.

Staged Freight Coordination

Freight staged through McCabe facilities and dispatched around production schedules, outbound windows, and regional delivery timing.

National LTL Coverage

Flexible LTL and partial freight coverage across Pennsylvania and nationwide lanes through asset-based capacity and vetted partner carriers.

Why Shippers Trust McCabe With Partial Freight?

01

Asset-Based Capacity With Nationwide Coverage

Core Pennsylvania lanes handled on McCabe assets. Nationwide freight coordinated through vetted partner carriers under the same contact and accountability structure.
02

Freight Staging & Consolidation Available

300,000 sq ft in Claysburg and 20,000 sq ft in Sewickley. Freight can be staged, consolidated, and dispatched when your outbound window opens – useful when shipment timing doesn't align with pickup schedules.
03

Operational Consistency On Recurring Freight Lanes

Regular partial load lanes benefit from a logistic partner who knows your freight, your dock, and your schedule. We build that familiarity into the relationship – not just the first booking.
04

Direct communication – not a portal

When something changes on a partial load, you hear it from a person who can act on it. Not a system notification three hours after the pickup window passed.
05

40+ years of operational freight experience

Since 1986. Partial loads require the same coordination discipline as full truckloads – we bring that standard to every shipment regardless of size.

320K

Sq ft

Warehouse space

30+

Asset trucks

PA-based fleet

Partial Freight Fully Coordinated

Years operating

320K

Sq ft warehouse

States

24-48h

Avg. load scheduled

"We ship partial loads two or three times a week out of our facility. McCabe handles them with the same level of care as a full truckload. Consistent pickup, consistent communication, that's what keeps us using them."

Logistics Manager

Regional Manufacturer, PA

"I was using three different carriers for our partial loads on different lanes. McCabe consolidated all of it – one call, one invoice. The simplicity alone was worth switching."

Supply Chain Coordinator

Distribution Company

"McCabe staged our product at their Claysburg facility and dispatched partials on our schedule. It gave us flexibility we didn't have before without adding a vendor relationship to manage."

Operations Manager

Industrial Shipper

Partial Freight Support
Built Around Your Operation

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You Pay Only For The Space You Use

Consolidated LTL and partial truckload options keep freight costs aligned with shipment size – without paying for unused trailer capacity.

Freight Staging Through Both PA Facilities

Freight can be staged, consolidated, and dispatched through McCabe’s Pennsylvania facilities to align with outbound windows and delivery timing.

Consistent Support For Recurring Freight Lanes

Regular freight lanes benefit from a team that understands your dock requirements, schedules, freight patterns, and operational flow.

One Contact Across Every Partial Freight Move

One McCabe contact coordinates your partial freight from pickup through delivery – whether moved on company assets or brokered partner capacity.

When Partial Loads
Become a Coordination Problem

Partial loads seem lower-stakes than full truckloads. But the execution failures hit the same places – production schedules, customer commitments, and operational continuity.

Missed partial-load pickups create downstream problems fast

When a partial doesn't move on schedule, inventory builds up at the facility and customer delivery coordination becomes harder to manage.

Multiple carriers mean multiple points of failure

Using different carriers for different lanes splits accountability. When something goes wrong, there's no single contact who owns the problem.

No staging capability forces rigid shipping schedules

Without warehousing alongside LTL, your shipping schedule is dictated by when trucks are available – not when your production or customer windows require.

Partial Load
Questions

What is the difference between LTL and a partial truckload?

LTL freight typically moves through a terminal network where shipments are consolidated, transferred, and redistributed. Partial truckloads move more directly with fewer stops and less handling, which can reduce transit time and damage risk for larger shipments.

When does a shipment make more sense as a partial load instead of standard LTL?

Partial loads are often the better fit when freight is too large for standard palletized LTL, time-sensitive, difficult to handle through terminals, or moving on recurring lanes where direct coordination matters.

Do you handle recurring partial freight lanes?

Yes. McCabe supports recurring partial freight lanes for manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and regional operations that require consistent scheduling and communication.

Can warehousing be combined with partial load coordination?

Yes. Freight can be staged, consolidated, stored temporarily, and dispatched through McCabe’s Pennsylvania facilities based on your outbound schedule and delivery timing.

Do you cover only Pennsylvania lanes or nationwide freight?

McCabe operates company assets across core Pennsylvania lanes while coordinating nationwide freight through vetted partner carriers under the same operational contact structure.

Can you handle open deck partial loads?

Yes. McCabe coordinates flatbed and step deck partial freight for oversized materials, industrial freight, machinery, and shipments that cannot move in enclosed trailers.

Partial Freight.
Managed End-To-End.

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Forklift loading palletized freight into a McCabe Trucking Logistics trailer inside a bright industrial warehouse during a partial load freight operation.

What Is Partial Load
and LTL Freight?

Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight refers to shipments that don't require a full trailer – your cargo shares space with other freight, and you pay only for what you use. It's the standard mode for manufacturers, distributors, and industrial shippers moving regular volume that doesn't justify the cost of a dedicated full truckload.

Partial truckload sits between LTL and FTL – freight large enough to warrant dedicated trailer space but not enough to fill it completely. Partials typically offer faster transit than consolidated LTL networks, fewer handling touchpoints, and lower damage risk, while still costing less than a full truckload.

McCabe Trucking has been moving partial loads and LTL freight for manufacturers and distributors since 1986 – combining direct asset coverage on Pennsylvania and regional lanes with national brokered capacity, all coordinated under one operational structure.

Quick reference

Consolidated LTL Up to 10,000 lbs

Partial truckload 5,000 – 30,000 lbs

Full truckload threshold 30,000+ lbs

Flexible Freight
Without Full Truckload Costs