Road Freight Services
Dedicated road freight — your goods, your truck, your timeline. FTL from Spain to 30+ European countries with instant online quotes, fixed departures, and Economy / Standard / Express service levels.
Full Truckload gives you a dedicated vehicle from collection to delivery — no consolidation, no transhipment, no shared trailer. Here are the six scenarios where FTL is the right choice:
Volume above 8–10 LDM
When your shipment fills more than 60–70% of a trailer, FTL rates per LDM typically undercut LTL groupage pricing. Calculate the crossover point with your specific corridor and cargo weight.
Time-critical shipments
FTL eliminates consolidation and transhipment stops, delivering 1–2 days faster than LTL on most corridors. If missing a production window has a cost, FTL's speed premium often pays for itself.
High-value or sensitive cargo
A dedicated vehicle means your goods are never handled alongside other consignments. No transhipment = lower damage risk. Ideal for electronics, machinery, automotive parts, and fragile goods.
Temperature-controlled freight
Reefer (refrigerated) FTL maintains a consistent cold chain from collection to delivery without the temperature breaks that multi-drop LTL routes can introduce.
Dangerous goods (ADR) in large volume
FTL ADR shipments avoid the mixing restrictions that apply to LTL groupage loads. A dedicated vehicle can carry full ADR loads up to the permitted quantity limits.
Project cargo & oversized loads
Non-standard dimensions (length >13.6 m, width >2.55 m, height >4 m) require FTL or specialist transport. We handle permits, escorts, and route surveys for abnormal loads.
Rates per full truck (13.6 LDM, standard curtainsider) from Spain (Barcelona / Madrid area). Excludes fuel surcharge (add 15–28%), ADR, tolls unless noted.
| Destination | Transit (FTL) | Rate per Truck | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1–2 days | €650–€900 | Peninsula corridor |
| France | 1–2 days | €750–€1.050 | — |
| Italy (North) | 2–3 days | €850–€1.200 | Milan / Turin area |
| Germany | 2–3 days | €1.050–€1.500 | Incl. German Maut |
| Netherlands | 2–3 days | €1.100–€1.550 | — |
| Belgium | 2–3 days | €1.050–€1.480 | — |
| Austria | 2–3 days | €1.100–€1.550 | — |
| Poland | 3–4 days | €1.250–€1.800 | — |
| Switzerland | 2–3 days | €1.200–€1.700 | +LSVA toll |
| Sweden | 3–5 days | €1.450–€2.100 | Via Denmark bridge |
| UK | 3–4 days | €1.400–€2.000 | Incl. Eurotunnel / ferry |
| Romania | 4–6 days | €1.300–€1.900 | — |
Indicative spot rates for standard 13.6 LDM curtainsider, ex-Spain. Rates exclude fuel surcharge. Valid as market reference for Q1 2026. Get your exact FTL quote →
We operate a mixed fleet of vehicle types. Let us know your cargo dimensions and we'll recommend the right trailer.
| Vehicle Type | Floor Length | Max Payload | EUR Pallets | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Curtainsider | 13.6 LDM | 24,000 kg | 33–34 EUR | Most common FTL vehicle in Europe |
| Mega Trailer | 13.6 LDM | 24,000 kg | 66 EUR (stacked) | Double-deck; stackable cargo only |
| Box Trailer | 13.6 LDM | 24,000 kg | 33–34 EUR | Fully enclosed; used for high-value goods |
| Flatbed / Step-deck | 13.6 LDM | 24,000 kg | Variable | Machinery, oversized cargo, steel |
| Refrigerated (Reefer) | 13.3 LDM | 22,000 kg | 30–32 EUR | +10–18% surcharge vs standard |
| Factor | FTL (Full Truck) | LTL (Groupage) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum load | 1 pallet (but priced per truck) | 0.5 LDM (≈ 1 pallet) |
| Best for | 8–13.6 LDM / time-critical | 0.5–8 LDM / flexible timing |
| Transit speed | Fastest (direct, no stops) | Standard (consolidation adds 0.5–2 days) |
| Cargo handling | Loaded once, never transhipped | Typically 1–2 transhipments |
| Price structure | Per truck (flat rate) | Per LDM (variable) |
| Quoting | Instant online at /pricing | Instant online at /pricing |
| ADR hazmat | Unrestricted by other consignments | Limited by groupage mixing rules |
| Tracking | Real-time vehicle tracking | Milestone tracking |
Full Truckload (FTL) typically becomes more cost-effective than LTL (groupage) when your shipment exceeds 8–10 LDM or 16,000 kg, or when you require a single dedicated vehicle with no transhipment. Beyond this threshold, FTL rates per LDM drop below LTL rates on most European corridors.
A standard European curtainsider trailer holds 13.6 LDM of usable floor space, which accommodates approximately 33–34 standard EUR pallets (1200×800 mm), or 27 industrial pallets (1200×1000 mm). Maximum payload is 24,000 kg. Double-deck trailers can carry up to 66 EUR pallets if cargo is stackable.
FTL (full truckload) from Spain to Germany typically takes 2–3 days for standard service. Because FTL is a dedicated vehicle with no consolidation or transhipment stops, transit times are generally 1–2 days faster than equivalent LTL groupage shipments.
The standard maximum gross vehicle weight for a 3-axle articulated lorry in the EU is 40,000 kg, giving a typical net payload of 24,000–25,000 kg after tare weight. Some countries (e.g., Finland, Sweden) permit 25,500 kg payload on national roads. Always confirm specific country limits for cross-border shipments.
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